The train between Petropavl and Balqash takes 25h 20m. There is at least one train per day from Petropavl 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 Petropavl and Balqash. The service departs Petropavl at 5:40 PM in the evening, which arrives into Balqash at 19:00:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 25h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Petropavl to Balqash. However, there are services departing from Petropavlovsk station and arriving at Balhash 2 station via Akadyr station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 20m.
Petropavl to Balqash train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Petropavlovsk station.
Petropavl to Balqash train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Balhash 2 station.
The distance between Petropavl and Balqash is 980.7 km. The road distance is 1082 km.
You can take a train from Petropavlovsk to Balhash 2 via Akadyr in around 21h 25m.
