The average train between Almaty and Karaganda takes 14h 41m and the fastest train takes 12h 13m. There is at least one train 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 once daily 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 14h 41m. 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 once daily, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 14h 41m.
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 1,072 km.
Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains) operates a train from Almaty 2 to Karaganda Pass 3 times a day. Tickets cost $15–21 and the journey takes 12h 44m. Two other operators also service this route.
