The average train between Almaty and Taraz takes 8h 14m and the fastest train takes 7h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Almaty to Taraz. 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 every 4 hours between Almaty and Taraz. The earliest departure is at 5:53 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Almaty is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Taraz at 9:42 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 8h 14m. 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 Taraz station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 8h 14m.
Almaty to Taraz train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Almaty 2 station.
Almaty to Taraz train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Taraz station.
The distance between Almaty and Taraz is 452.4 km. The road distance is 546 km.
Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains) operates a train from Almaty 2 to Taraz 3 times a day. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 7h 11m. Two other operators also service this route.