The train between Bishkek and Karaganda takes 21h 47m. The train runs, on average, once a 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 once a week between Bishkek and Karaganda. The service departs Bishkek at 5:20 PM in the evening, which arrives into Karaganda at 14:07:00. 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 19h 50m.
