Kokshetau to Aktobe by train
Aktobe lies 901 km (560 mi) west of Kokshetau, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 12 h 57 min at the speeds typical of Kazakhstan rail, over roughly 1,099 km (683 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Kokshetau | Aktobe | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Kazakhstan | Kazakhstan |
| Population | 150,649 | 500,757 |
| Elevation | 231 m (758 ft) | 210 m (689 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Almaty) | UTC+5 (Asia/Aqtobe) |
| Stations on record | Kokshetau-1 station | Aktobé railway station, №39 Temir Zhol Airigi |
Where to book trains from Kokshetau to Aktobe
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Staying in Aktobe
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Common questions
How far is Aktobe from Kokshetau?
901 km (560 mi) in a straight line, west of Kokshetau; by road roughly 1,099 km (683 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kokshetau to Aktobe by train?
About 12 h 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kokshetau 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.