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Astana to Makhachkala trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Astana and Makhachkala takes 5d 15h and the fastest train takes 4d 15h. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Astana to Makhachkala. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5d 15h
Duration
2,657 km
Distance
₽9,369
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Astana to Makhachkala train times

Trains run twice a week between Astana and Makhachkala. The earliest departure is at 8:50 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Astana is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Makhachkala at 10:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Makat and take an average of 5d 15h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Arrives +7 days

    Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ)Uzbekistan Railways (OTY)Russian Railways (РЖД)Russian Railways (РЖД)6d 15h • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Arrives +5 days

    Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ)Uzbekistan Railways (OTY)Russian Railways (РЖД)Russian Railways (РЖД)4d 15h • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 2,657.3 km
  • Duration: 5d 15h

What companies run services between Astana, Kazakhstan and Makhachkala, Russia?

You can take a train from Astana 1 to Mahachkala via Makat, Aksarayskaya-1, Aksaraiskaia, and Astrahan 1 in around 2d 9h.

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