The train between Bishkek and Astana takes 29h 51m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Bishkek to Astana. 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 once a week between Bishkek and Astana. The service departs Bishkek at 5:20 PM in the evening, which arrives into Astana at 22:11:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 29h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bishkek to Astana. However, there are services departing from Bishkek station and arriving at Astana station via Chu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 51m.
Bishkek to Astana train services, operated by Kyrgyz Railways (КТЖ), depart from Bischkek 2 station.
Bishkek to Astana train services, operated by Kyrgyz Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Astana 1 station.
The distance between Bishkek and Astana is 954 km. The road distance is 1,289 km.
You can take a train from Bischkek 2 to Astana 1 via Chu in around 24h 21m.
