Aktobe to Petropavl by train
Petropavl lies 953 km (592 mi) north-east of Aktobe, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 13 h 42 min at the speeds typical of Kazakhstan rail, over roughly 1,163 km (723 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Aktobe | Petropavl | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Kazakhstan | Kazakhstan |
| Population | 500,757 | 200,920 |
| Elevation | 210 m (689 ft) | 141 m (463 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Aqtobe) | UTC+5 (Asia/Almaty) |
| Stations on record | Aktobé railway station, №39 Temir Zhol Airigi | Petropavlovsk Railway Station |
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Common questions
How far is Petropavl from Aktobe?
953 km (592 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Aktobe; by road roughly 1,163 km (723 mi).
How long does it take to get from Aktobe to Petropavl by train?
About 13 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Aktobe and Petropavl?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.