The train between Chelyabinsk and Almaty takes 37h 11m. 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 service departs Chelyabinsk at 12:10 AM at night, which arrives into Almaty at 13:21:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 37h 11m. 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-Glavny station and arriving at Almaty 2 station via Astana Nurly Zhol station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 11m.
Chelyabinsk to Almaty train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ), depart from Chelyabinsk-Glavny station.
Chelyabinsk to Almaty train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Almaty 2 station.
The distance between Chelyabinsk and Almaty is 1729.4 km. The road distance is 2198 km.
You can take a train from Chelyabinsk-Glavny to Almaty 2 via Astana Nurly Zhol in around 35h 22m.