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Ulan-Ude to Almaty trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Ulan-Ude and Almaty takes 3d 13h. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Ulan-Ude 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.

3d 13h
Duration
3,687 km
Distance
$271
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Ulan-Ude to Almaty train times

Trains run 4 times a week between Ulan-Ude and Almaty. The service departs Ulan-Ude at 6:57 PM in the evening, which arrives into Almaty at 05:30:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3d 13h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Arrives +4 days

    Russian Railways (РЖД)Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ)3d 13h • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives +4 days

    Russian Railways (РЖД)Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ)3d 13h • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ulan-Ude to Almaty? 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 Ulan-Ude to Almaty.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,686.6 km
  • Duration: 3d 13h

What companies run services between Ulan-Ude, Russia and Almaty, Kazakhstan?

You can take a train from Ulan-Ude to Almaty 2 via Novosibirsk-Glavny in around 3d 9h.

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