Kyzylorda to Almaty by train
Almaty lies 928 km (576 mi) east of Kyzylorda, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 13 h 20 min at the speeds typical of Kazakhstan rail, over roughly 1,132 km (703 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Kyzylorda | Almaty | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Kazakhstan | Kazakhstan |
| Population | 354,800 | 2 million |
| Elevation | 128 m (420 ft) | 783 m (2,569 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Qyzylorda) | UTC+5 (Asia/Almaty) |
| Stations on record | Kyzylorda railway station | Almaty-1 railway station, Almaty-2 railway station, Medeu railway station |
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Staying in Almaty
Our booking partner lists 1,025+ places to stay in Almaty (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 413 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (200), and 11 are five-star. Across 166 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 126,844 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Almaty from Kyzylorda?
928 km (576 mi) in a straight line, east of Kyzylorda; by road roughly 1,132 km (703 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kyzylorda to Almaty by train?
About 13 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kyzylorda and Almaty?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Where can I stay in Almaty?
Our booking partner lists 1,025+ places to stay in Almaty, 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.