Trains to Astana
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
Wikidata lists 2 railway stations in Astana: Astana-1 station, Astana Nurly Zhol 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 Astana
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astana to Karagandy | Kazakhstan | 193 km (120 mi) | about 2 h 46 min |
| Astana to Kokshetau | Kazakhstan | 273 km (169 mi) | about 3 h 55 min |
| Astana to Petropavl | Kazakhstan | 438 km (272 mi) | about 6 h 18 min |
| Astana to Kyzylorda | Kazakhstan | 830 km (516 mi) | about 11 h 56 min |
| Astana to Taldykorgan | Kazakhstan | 856 km (532 mi) | about 12 h 19 min |
| Astana to Turkistan | Kazakhstan | 909 km (565 mi) | about 13 h 4 min |
| Astana to Taraz | Kazakhstan | 921 km (572 mi) | about 13 h 14 min |
| Astana to Almaty | Kazakhstan | 973 km (604 mi) | about 13 h 59 min |
| Astana to Shymkent | Kazakhstan | 996 km (619 mi) | about 14 h 19 min |
| Astana to Aktobe | Kazakhstan | 1,006 km (625 mi) | about 14 h 27 min |
| Astana to Oral | Kazakhstan | 1,390 km (864 mi) | about 19 h 59 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 Astana have?
Astana-1 station, Astana Nurly Zhol 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.