- Distance: 1,312.7 km
- Duration: 18h 50m
The average train between Astana and Almaty takes 18h 50m and the fastest train takes 16h 53m. The train service runs several times 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.
Trains run twice daily between Astana and Almaty. The earliest departure is at 2:28 AM at night, 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 18h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Astana station and arriving at Almaty station. Services depart twice daily, and operate 6 times a week. The journey takes approximately 18h 50m.
Astana to Almaty train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Astana 1 station.
Astana to Almaty train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Almaty 2 station.
Book your Astana to Almaty train tickets online with Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains) and Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ).
The distance between Astana and Almaty is 973.1 km. The road distance is 1,313 km.
Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains) operates a train from Astana 1 to Almaty 2 6 times a week. Tickets cost $21–26 and the journey takes 16h 53m. Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) also services this route 3 times a week.
