The train between Bishkek and Karaganda takes 21h 47m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Bishkek to Karaganda. 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 Karaganda. 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 Karaganda at 2:07 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 21h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bishkek to Karaganda. However, there are services departing from Bishkek station and arriving at Karaganda station via Chu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 47m.
Bishkek to Karaganda train services, operated by Kyrgyz Railways (КТЖ), depart from Bischkek 2 station.
Bishkek to Karaganda train services, operated by Kyrgyz Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Karaganda Pass station.
The distance between Bishkek and Karaganda is 779.2 km. The road distance is 1,050 km.
You can take a train from Bischkek 2 to Karaganda Pass via Chu in around 20h 31m.
