The train between Astana and Balqash takes 14h 16m. There is at least one train per day from Astana to Balqash. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Astana and Balqash. The service departs Astana at 4:44 AM at night, which arrives into Balqash at 19:00:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 14h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Astana-1 station and arriving at Balhash 2 station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 16m.
Astana to Balqash train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Astana-1 station.
Astana to Balqash train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Balhash 2 station.
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The distance between Astana and Balqash is 546.7 km. The road distance is 593 km.
Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) operates a train from Astana-1 to Balhash 2 once daily. Tickets cost $16–28 and the journey takes 14h 16m.