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Karaganda to Almaty trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Karaganda and Almaty takes 14h 34m and the fastest train takes 13h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Karaganda 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.

14h 34m
Duration
1,073 km
Distance
$35
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Karaganda to Almaty train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Karaganda and Almaty. The earliest departure is at 12:27 AM at night, and the last departure from Karaganda is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Almaty at 1:21 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 14h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    train train 18h 15m • Direct
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    train train 13h 30m • Direct
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    train train 13h 59m • Direct

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    train train 14h • Direct
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    train train 13h 36m • Direct
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    train train 13h 59m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    train train 14h • Direct
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    train train 18h 15m • Direct
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    train train 13h 30m • Direct
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    train train 17h 30m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    train train 14h • Direct
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    train train 13h 36m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 13h 59m • Direct

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    train train 14h • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 18h 15m • Direct
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    train train 13h 30m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 13h 59m • Direct

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    train train 14h • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 13h 36m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 13h 59m • Direct

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    train train 14h • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 18h 15m • Direct
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    train train 13h 30m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 13h 59m • Direct

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    train train 14h • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Karaganda 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: 1,072.6 km
  • Duration: 14h 34m

What companies run services between Karaganda, Kazakhstan and Almaty, Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains) operates a train from Karaganda Pass to Almaty 2 3 times a day. Tickets cost $18–23 and the journey takes 13h 59m. Two other operators also service this route.

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