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Otar to Almaty trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Otar and Almaty takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Otar 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.

3h 13m
Duration
164 km
Distance
$50
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Otar to Almaty train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Otar and Almaty. The earliest departure is at 3:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Otar is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Almaty at 1:07 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    train train 2h 53m • Direct
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    train train 3h 44m • Direct
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    train train 3h 24m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 2h 56m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    train train 2h 48m • Direct
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    train train 3h 24m • Direct

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    train train 2h 53m • Direct
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    train train 3h 44m • Direct
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    train train 3h 24m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 2h 56m • Direct

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    train train 3h 24m • Direct

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    train train 2h 53m • Direct
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    train train 3h 44m • Direct
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    train train 3h 24m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 2h 56m • Direct

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    train train 3h 24m • Direct

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    train train 2h 53m • Direct
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    train train 3h 44m • Direct
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    train train 3h 24m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 2h 56m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    train train 3h 24m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    train train 2h 48m • Direct
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    train train 2h 53m • Direct
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    train train 3h 24m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Otar to Almaty.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 163.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Otar, Kazakhstan and Almaty, Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) operates a train from Otar to Almaty 2 twice daily. Tickets cost $9–18 and the journey takes 3h 24m. Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ) also services this route 5 times a week.

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