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Karaganda to Astana trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Karaganda and Astana takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Karaganda 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.

4h 18m
Duration
239 km
Distance
$11
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Karaganda to Astana train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Karaganda and Astana. The earliest departure is at 2:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Karaganda is at 6:23 PM which arrives into Astana at 11:18 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    train train 4h 55m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    train train 4h 16m • Direct
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    train train 4h 7m • Direct
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    train train 3h 31m • Direct
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    train train 4h 40m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    train train 4h 7m • Direct
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    train train 4h 7m • Direct
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    train train 3h 35m • Direct
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    train train 4h 40m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    train train 4h 16m • Direct
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    train train 4h 7m • Direct
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    train train 3h 31m • Direct
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    train train 4h 40m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 4h 7m • Direct
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    train train 4h 7m • Direct
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    train train 3h 35m • Direct
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    train train 4h 40m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 4h 16m • Direct
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    train train 4h 7m • Direct
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    train train 3h 31m • Direct
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    train train 4h 40m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 4h 7m • Direct
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    train train 4h 7m • Direct
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    train train 3h 35m • Direct
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    train train 4h 40m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 4h 16m • Direct
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    train train 4h 7m • Direct
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    train train 3h 31m • Direct
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    train train 4h 40m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 4h 7m • Direct
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    train train 4h 7m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Karaganda to Astana? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Karaganda to Astana.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 239.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Karaganda, Kazakhstan and Astana, Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) operates a train from Karaganda Pass to Astana 1 5 times a day. Tickets cost $10–20 and the journey takes 4h 7m. Two other operators also service this route.

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