The average train between Taraz and Almaty takes 10h 6m and the fastest train takes 9h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Taraz 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.
Trains run twice daily between Taraz and Almaty. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Taraz is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Almaty at 7:55 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 10h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Taraz station and arriving at Almaty station. Services depart twice daily, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 10h 6m.
Taraz to Almaty train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Taraz station.
Taraz to Almaty train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Almaty 2 station.
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The distance between Taraz and Almaty is 452.4 km. The road distance is 546 km.
Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains) operates a train from Taraz to Almaty 2 3 times a day. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 7h 19m. Two other operators also service this route.