KazakhstanKazakhstanAstana to Almaty shipping route.
1,280 km by rail, about 42 h 42 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Astana and Almaty
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
AstanaRailAlmatyRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 1,280 km (795 mi) |
| Straight line | 972 km |
| Transit time | 42 h 42 min |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Astana to Almaty shipping route by rail
A freight train from Astana to Almaty covers a rail distance of 1,280 km, against 972 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 42 h 42 min. Terminal handling at both ends comes 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 Astana and Almaty.
Of 15 rail routes from Astana in this directory, Almaty is the shortest.
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Astana to Almaty?
1,280 km by rail (972 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Astana to Almaty?
About 42 h 42 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 Almaty to Astana 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.