Trains to Almaty
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
Wikidata lists 3 railway stations in Almaty: Almaty-1 railway station, Almaty-2 railway station, Medeu railway station. Which one a service uses is set by the operator, so check the station name on the ticket, not just the city.
Rail routes from Almaty
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almaty to Taldykorgan | Kazakhstan | 228 km (142 mi) | about 3 h 17 min |
| Almaty to Taraz | Kazakhstan | 451 km (281 mi) | about 6 h 29 min |
| Almaty to Shymkent | Kazakhstan | 606 km (376 mi) | about 8 h 42 min |
| Almaty to Turkistan | Kazakhstan | 700 km (435 mi) | about 10 h 4 min |
| Almaty to Karagandy | Kazakhstan | 784 km (487 mi) | about 11 h 16 min |
| Almaty to Kyzylorda | Kazakhstan | 928 km (576 mi) | about 13 h 20 min |
| Almaty to Astana | Kazakhstan | 973 km (604 mi) | about 13 h 59 min |
| Almaty to Kokshetau | Kazakhstan | 1,245 km (774 mi) | about 17 h 54 min |
| Almaty to Petropavl | Kazakhstan | 1,408 km (875 mi) | about 20 h 15 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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Common questions
Which railway stations does Almaty have?
Almaty-1 railway station, Almaty-2 railway station, Medeu railway station.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- 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.