Uzbekistan
KazakhstanTashkent to Almaty shipping route.
906 km by rail, about 30 h 12 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Tashkent and Almaty
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
TashkentRailAlmatyRail 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 Tashkent to Almaty shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Tashkent, Uzbekistan to Almaty, Kazakhstan runs 906 km on the freight network, heading east. The straight line between the cities is 665 km, the track adds 36%.
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 Uzbekistan 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 Tashkent and Almaty.
Of 15 rail routes from Tashkent in this directory, Almaty is the shortest.
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Tashkent to Almaty?
906 km by rail (665 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Tashkent to Almaty?
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 Almaty to Tashkent 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.