The average train between Almaty and Balqash takes 28h 2m and the fastest train takes 20h 18m. There is at least one train per day from Almaty to Balqash. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Almaty and Balqash. The earliest departure is at 7:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Almaty is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Balqash at 7:00 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 28h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Almaty to Balqash. However, there are services departing from Almaty station and arriving at Balqash station via Akadyr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 2m.
Almaty to Balqash train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Almaty 2 station.
Almaty to Balqash train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Balhash 2 station.
The distance between Almaty and Balqash is 427.6 km. The road distance is 1,169 km.
You can take a train from Almaty 2 to Balhash 2 via Akadyr in around 20h 20m.
