China
KazakhstanXi'an to Almaty shipping route.
3,782 km by rail, about 5.3 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Xi'an and Almaty
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
Xi'anRailAlmatyRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 3,782 km (2,350 mi) |
| Straight line | 2,933 km |
| Transit time | 5.3 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Xi'an to Almaty shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Xi'an, China to Almaty, Kazakhstan runs 3,782 km on the freight network, heading north west. The straight line between the cities is 2,933 km, the track adds 29%.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 5.3 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 Xi'an and Almaty.
Of 15 rail routes from Xi'an in this directory, Almaty is the 13th shortest. Closer destinations: Urumqi (2,474 km), Hanoi (2,430 km) and Guangzhou (2,024 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Xi'an to Almaty?
3,782 km by rail (2,933 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Xi'an to Almaty?
About 5.3 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 Xi'an 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.