The train between Kara-Balta and Almaty takes 12h 29m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Kara-Balta 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 once a week between Kara-Balta and Almaty. The service departs Kara-Balta at 6:42 PM in the evening, which arrives into Almaty at 06:11:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 12h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kara-Balta to Almaty. However, there are services departing from Kara-Balta station and arriving at Almaty station via Chu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 29m.
Kara-Balta to Almaty train services, operated by Kyrgyz Railways (КТЖ), depart from Kara-Balta station.
Kara-Balta to Almaty train services, operated by Kyrgyz Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Almaty 2 station.
The distance between Kara-Balta and Almaty is 254.1 km. The road distance is 521 km.
You can take a train from Kara-Balta to Almaty 2 via Chu in around 11h 49m.
