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Astana to Almaty trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Astana and Almaty takes 16h 55m and the fastest train takes 16h 53m. There is at least one train per day from Astana to Almaty. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

16h 55m
Duration
1,313 km
Distance
$24
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Astana to Almaty train times

Trains run once daily between Astana and Almaty. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Astana is at 2:15 PM which arrives into Almaty at 7:13 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 16h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,312.7 km
  • Duration: 16h 55m

What companies run services between Astana, Kazakhstan and Almaty, Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains) operates a train from Astana 1 to Almaty 2 6 times a week. Tickets cost $18–26 and the journey takes 16h 53m. Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) also services this route 3 times a week.

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