The train between Bishkek and Balqash takes 26h 40m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Bishkek 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 twice a week between Bishkek and Balqash. The earliest departure is at 5:20 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Bishkek is at 5:20 PM which arrives into Balqash at 7:00 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 26h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bishkek to Balqash. However, there are services departing from Bishkek station and arriving at Balqash station via Akadyr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 40m.
Bishkek to Balqash train services, operated by Kyrgyz Railways (КТЖ), depart from Bischkek 2 station.
Bishkek to Balqash train services, operated by Kyrgyz Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Balhash 2 station.
The distance between Bishkek and Balqash is 443.5 km. The road distance is 1,125 km.
You can take a train from Bischkek 2 to Balhash 2 via Akadyr in around 24h.
