What's the average time to travel across Kazakhstan?

Asked on: 7/26/2025

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Traveling across Kazakhstan by train or car typically takes about 3 to 5 days, depending on the route and stops.

Estimated Duration: 4 days

Kazakhstan is the world's largest landlocked country, spanning approximately 3,000 km from east to west. The most common way to traverse it is by train (e.g., the Trans-Kazakhstan Railway) or car via the major highways like the M32 or A2. A non-stop drive could take around 50-60 hours, but with rest stops, sightseeing, and possible delays, 3-5 days is realistic. Factors like weather, border crossings (if traveling internationally), and transportation mode affect the duration. For shorter routes (e.g., Almaty to Nur-Sultan), flights are faster (1.5 hours).