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Trip Overview

The train between Barnaul and Almaty takes 34h 15m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Barnaul to Almaty. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

34h 15m
Duration
1,446 km
Distance
$140
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Barnaul to Almaty train times

Trains run 5 times a week between Barnaul and Almaty. The service departs Barnaul at 9:15 PM at night, which arrives into Almaty at 05:30:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 34h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    train train 34h 15m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    train train 34h 15m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    train train 34h 15m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    train train 34h 15m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Barnaul to Almaty? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,446.4 km
  • Duration: 34h 15m

What companies run services between Barnaul, Russia and Almaty, Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ) operates a train from Barnaul to Almaty 2 3 times a week. Tickets cost $110–220 and the journey takes 34h 15m.

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