Almaty-1 Railway Station
Almaty-1 Railway Station, constructed in 1974, is one of the two railway stations in Almaty. Its architecture, characterized by a minimalist style, bears a resemblance to the design of the airport building.
Within the station's premises, there are ticket offices, waiting rooms, cafes, storage rooms, and utility spaces. Additionally, visitors and passengers can access various amenities, including ATMs, a photo salon, a prayer room, a pharmacy, payment terminals, and a mini-market. Tunnels conveniently link passenger platforms to the station building, eliminating the need to step outside to reach the platform. The station encompasses two platforms.
Presently, the station accommodates trains arriving from cities such as Astana, Pavlodar, Uralsk, Aktobe, Kostanay, Semey, Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazybek-Bek, Saryagash, and others.
How to get there?
Address: 1 Stantsionnaya St.
In contrast to Almaty-2 Railway Station, Almaty-1 is located quite far from the city center. The station is accessible by buses #1, 2, 10, 13, 18, 30, 33, 34, 36, 41, 46, 71, 72, 73, 77, 85, 102, 135, 214, 217, 227, 231, 431, 456, and trolleybus No. 7.
For transportation to notable attractions, consider the following bus options:
Bus #2: Central Museum, Zhibek Zholy Street (Arbat Street), Abay Opera and Ballet Theatre, and Almaty Akimat.
Bus #18: Central Stadium, Fantasy World Amusement Park, Botanical Garden, Mega Park Shopping Mall, and Circus.
Bus #30: Botanical Garden, Mega Park Shopping Mall, Kazakhfilm Studio, Central Stadium, and Museum of Almaty.
Bus #34: Central Stadium, Circus, Kazakh State Academic Theater named after M. Auezov, Fantasy World Amusement Park, First President’s Park, and Kazakhfilm Studio.
Bus #41: Fastest route to Almaty International Airport, stopping 300m from the railway station on Richard Sorge Street.
Bus #71: Park of 28 Panfilov Guardsmen and Green Bazaar.
Trolleybus #7: Mega Park Shopping Mall, Museum of Almaty, and Botanical Garden.
Contacts:
For train schedules and ticket purchases, refer to the official website of Kazakhstan Railways.
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