Kazakhstan Boosts Tourism with New High-Speed Train to Burabay

A new high-speed electric train service has been launched between Astana and Burabay, significantly improving travel to one of Kazakhstan’s most popular tourist destinations.

The picturesque journey now takes just 2.5 hours, offering travelers a fast, modern, and comfortable transportation option, The Caspian Post reports via Kazakh media.

Manufactured at a domestic plant in Petropavl, the train meets international quality and safety standards, and is equipped with state-of-the-art digital features and multi-tiered service options. Amenities include Wi-Fi, personal entertainment screens, onboard meals, air conditioning, charging outlets, automated boarding steps, and accessible cabins for passengers with disabilities.

PR Manager of Kazakhstan Temir Zholy national railway company Nursultan Ibrayev said that the new train operates five times a week and consists of six carriages with a total capacity of 374 seats. Ticket prices range from 3,000 to 6,000 tenge ($5.69-11.37), depending on the class of service.

“The train’s schedule is coordinated with hotel check-in and check-out times to make travel as convenient as possible for tourists,” Ibrayev noted.