Astana to Aktobe by train
Aktobe lies 1,006 km (625 mi) west of Astana, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 14 h 27 min at the speeds typical of Kazakhstan rail, over roughly 1,227 km (762 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Astana | Aktobe | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Kazakhstan | Kazakhstan |
| Population | 1.5 million | 500,757 |
| Elevation | 358 m (1,175 ft) | 210 m (689 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Almaty) | UTC+5 (Asia/Aqtobe) |
| Stations on record | Astana-1 station, Astana Nurly Zhol station | Aktobé railway station, №39 Temir Zhol Airigi |
Where to book trains from Astana to Aktobe
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Staying in Aktobe
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Common questions
How far is Aktobe from Astana?
1,006 km (625 mi) in a straight line, west of Astana; by road roughly 1,227 km (762 mi).
How long does it take to get from Astana to Aktobe by train?
About 14 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Astana and Aktobe?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Where can I stay in Aktobe?
Our booking partner lists 45 places to stay in Aktobe, bookable on this site.
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.