Almaty to Karagandy by train
Karagandy lies 784 km (487 mi) north of Almaty, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 11 h 16 min at the speeds typical of Kazakhstan rail, over roughly 957 km (594 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Almaty | Karagandy | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Kazakhstan | Kazakhstan |
| Population | 2 million | 497,777 |
| Elevation | 783 m (2,569 ft) | 545 m (1,788 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Almaty) | UTC+5 (Asia/Almaty) |
| Stations on record | Almaty-1 railway station, Almaty-2 railway station, Medeu railway station | Qarağandı railway station |
Where to book trains from Almaty to Karagandy
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Staying in Karagandy
Our booking partner lists 55 places to stay in Karagandy. Of the 27 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (20), and 1 are five-star. Across 11 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 1,521 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Karagandy from Almaty?
784 km (487 mi) in a straight line, north of Almaty; by road roughly 957 km (594 mi).
How long does it take to get from Almaty to Karagandy by train?
About 11 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Almaty and Karagandy?
No, both are on Asia/Almaty at the moment.
Where can I stay in Karagandy?
Our booking partner lists 55 places to stay in Karagandy, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.