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Train routes in Kazakhstan
3 routes · classic 1 · night train 2
3 routes cross Kazakhstan in the World Train Map atlas. The longest is the Tulpar Talgo at 1,300 km; the fastest is the Tulpar-Talgo, running up to 160 km/h; the oldest line dates to 2002. Every route links to its facts, photo and story, and to the interactive world map.
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- Tulpar-Talgo
A Spanish-built Talgo hauled across the Kazakh steppe between Almaty and the southern city of Shymkent via Taraz.
Night train (2)
- Tulpar Talgo
Kazakh-assembled Talgo sets glide low over the steppe, tracking Lake Balkhash’s western shore all night between the old and new capitals.
- Almaty–Tashkent Talgo
Central Asia’s new international Talgo, daily since December 2025: dinner leaving Almaty under the Tian Shan, lunch next day in Tashkent.
Photos via Wikimedia Commons — each route page credits the author & licence
What is the fastest train in Kazakhstan?
The Tulpar-Talgo, running Almaty to Shymkent at up to 160 km/h. It is one of 3 routes in Kazakhstan in this atlas.
Are there night trains in Kazakhstan?
Yes — 2 sleeper services in this atlas serve Kazakhstan: Tulpar Talgo (Almaty – Astana), Almaty–Tashkent Talgo (Almaty – Tashkent).
Can you cross the border by train from Kazakhstan?
Yes — 1 of its 3 routes continues into another country: Almaty–Tashkent Talgo (Almaty – Tashkent).
Which is the most scenic railway in Kazakhstan?
No line in Kazakhstan is classed scenic or mountain in this atlas — its 3 routes are everyday services rather than journeys taken for the view.
Cross-border lines continue into
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