The average train between Kara-Balta and Almaty takes 11h 54m and the fastest train takes 11h 19m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per 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 twice a week between Kara-Balta and Almaty. The earliest departure is at 6:42 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Kara-Balta is at 6:42 PM which arrives into Almaty at 6:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 11h 54m. 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 11h 54m.
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.
