The average train between Chelyabinsk and Almaty takes 47h 59m and the fastest train takes 47h 28m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Chelyabinsk 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 a week between Chelyabinsk and Almaty. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Chelyabinsk is at 12:10 AM which arrives into Almaty at 11:38 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 47h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chelyabinsk to Almaty. However, there are services departing from Chelyabinsk station and arriving at Almaty station via Petropavlovsk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 59m.
Chelyabinsk to Almaty train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ), depart from Chelyabinsk-Glavny station.
Chelyabinsk to Almaty train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ), arrive at Almaty 2 station.
The distance between Chelyabinsk and Almaty is 1,729.4 km. The road distance is 2,315 km.
You can take a train from Chelyabinsk-Glavny to Almaty 2 via Petropavlovsk in around 32h 19m.
