KTZ launches autumn rail ticket sale with discounts up to 30%

September 19, 2026 at 11:45 AM1 min

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Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) launched an autumn sale on railway tickets on September 19, offering discounts of 20% to 30% on six routes. The discounts apply only to specific carriage types and to trains departing Monday through Thursday. Tickets are available on the official website and at station ticket offices.

Key Facts

The sale started on September 19 and covers six routes: Almaty–Mangystau, Astana–Almaty, Astana–Ust-Kamenogorsk, Astana–Kyzylorda, Almaty–Shymkent (two trains).
Discounts range from 20% to 30% depending on the route and carriage type.
The offer applies only to trains departing Monday through Thursday.
Tickets can be purchased on the official website bilet.railways.kz and at railway station ticket offices.
Passengers can get additional information by calling the toll-free number 1433 or via the Instagram page @jolaushylar_tasymaly.

Discount Details

The sale applies to six specific train routes operated by JSC Passenger Transportation, a subsidiary of KTZ. Train No. 77/78 Almaty–Mangystau offers a 20% discount on coupe carriages. Train No. 9/10 Astana–Almaty and No. 67/68 Astana–Ust-Kamenogorsk offer a 30% discount on seated carriages. Train No. 65/66 Astana–Kyzylorda offers a 25% discount on tourist (coupe) carriages. Trains No. 11/12 and No. 25/26 Almaty–Shymkent offer a 20% discount on tourist (coupe) carriages.

Purchase Channels

Tickets with the discount can be bought on the official website bilet.railways.kz and at railway station ticket offices. The toll-free number 1433 is available for additional information. The official Instagram page of JSC Passenger Transportation is @jolaushylar_tasymaly.