The average train between Almaty and Karaganda takes 13h 39m and the fastest train takes 12h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Almaty to Karaganda. 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 4 times a day between Almaty and Karaganda. The earliest departure is at 7:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Almaty is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Karaganda at 11:18 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 13h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Almaty station and arriving at Karaganda station. Services depart 4 times a day, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 13h 39m.
Almaty to Karaganda train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Almaty 2 station.
Almaty to Karaganda train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Karaganda Pass station.
The distance between Almaty and Karaganda is 784.5 km. The road distance is 1,073 km.
Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains) operates a train from Almaty 2 to Karaganda Pass twice daily. Tickets cost $14–21 and the journey takes 12h 57m. Two other operators also service this route.
