The train between Petropavl and Balqash takes 25h 20m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week 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 5 times a week between Petropavl and Balqash. The earliest departure is at 5:40 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Petropavl is at 5:40 PM which arrives into Balqash at 7:00 PM. 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 Petropavl station and arriving at Balqash station via Akadyr. 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.
Book your Petropavl to Balqash train tickets online with Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ).
The distance between Petropavl and Balqash is 980.7 km. The road distance is 1,169 km.
You can take a train from Petropavlovsk to Balhash 2 via Akadyr in around 21h 25m.
