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Trip Overview

The train between Balqash and Astana takes 15h 27m. There is at least one train per day from Balqash to Astana. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

15h 27m
Duration
694 km
Distance
$17
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Balqash to Astana train times

Trains run once daily between Balqash and Astana. The service departs Balqash at 8:09 AM in the morning, which arrives into Astana at 23:36:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 15h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Balqash to Astana? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 694.2 km
  • Duration: 15h 27m

What companies run services between Balqash, Kazakhstan and Astana, Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) operates a train from Balhash 2 to Astana-1 once daily. Tickets cost $16–28 and the journey takes 15h 27m.

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