Aktobe to Taraz by train
Taraz lies 1,355 km (842 mi) south-east of Aktobe, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 19 h 28 min at the speeds typical of Kazakhstan rail, over roughly 1,653 km (1,027 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Aktobe | Taraz | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Kazakhstan | Kazakhstan |
| Population | 500,757 | 358,153 |
| Elevation | 210 m (689 ft) | 611 m (2,005 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Aqtobe) | UTC+5 (Asia/Almaty) |
| Stations on record | Aktobé railway station, №39 Temir Zhol Airigi | Taraz train station |
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Common questions
How far is Taraz from Aktobe?
1,355 km (842 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Aktobe; by road roughly 1,653 km (1,027 mi).
How long does it take to get from Aktobe to Taraz by train?
About 19 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Aktobe and Taraz?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- 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.