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Trip Overview

The train between Semey and Almaty takes 22h 6m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Semey 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.

22h 6m
Duration
1,032 km
Distance
$30
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Semey to Almaty train times

Trains run 5 times a week between Semey and Almaty. The service departs Semey at 7:24 AM in the morning, which arrives into Almaty at 05:30:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 22h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Semey 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: 1,032.2 km
  • Duration: 22h 6m

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

Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) operates a train from Semey to Almaty 1 twice daily. Tickets cost $20–35 and the journey takes 20h.

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