China
KazakhstanLanzhou to Almaty shipping route.
3,155 km by rail, about 4.4 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Lanzhou and Almaty
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
LanzhouRailAlmatyRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 3,155 km (1,961 mi) |
| Straight line | 2,428 km |
| Transit time | 4.4 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Lanzhou to Almaty shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Lanzhou, China to Almaty, Kazakhstan runs 3,155 km on the freight network, heading north west. The straight line between the cities is 2,428 km, the track adds 30%.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 4.4 days. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between China and Kazakhstan 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 Lanzhou and Almaty.
Of 15 rail routes from Lanzhou in this directory, Almaty is the 13th shortest. Closer destinations: Hanoi (2,710 km), Guangzhou (2,650 km) and Yiwu (2,329 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Lanzhou to Almaty?
3,155 km by rail (2,428 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Lanzhou to Almaty?
About 4.4 days 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 Lanzhou 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.