Kazakhstan
UzbekistanAlmaty to Tashkent shipping route.
906 km by rail, about 30 h 12 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Almaty and Tashkent
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
AlmatyRailTashkentRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 906 km (563 mi) |
| Straight line | 665 km |
| Transit time | 30 h 12 min |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Almaty to Tashkent shipping route by rail
A freight train from Almaty to Tashkent covers a rail distance of 906 km, against 665 km in a straight line.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 30 h 12 min. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan come on top.
Rail freight suits heavy, high volume cargo that is not urgent: containers, steel, chemicals, grain, cars. Per tonne it emits far less CO2 than trucking the same distance. Most shipments still need a truck for the first and last mile to the rail terminals in Almaty and Tashkent.
Of 15 rail routes from Almaty in this directory, Tashkent is the shortest.
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Almaty to Tashkent?
906 km by rail (665 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Almaty to Tashkent?
About 30 h 12 min at an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops included. Border and terminal times vary.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Tashkent to Almaty has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: rail distance on the freight network, 30 km/h average including stops. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all rail distance between cities or the Shipping Routes Directory.