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Trip Overview

The train between Semey and Balqash takes 16h 45m. There is at least one train per day from Semey 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.

16h 45m
Duration
852 km
Distance
$19
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Semey to Balqash train times

Trains run once daily between Semey and Balqash. The earliest departure is at 2:54 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Semey is at 2:54 PM which arrives into Balqash at 7:39 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 16h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Semey to Balqash? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 852.4 km
  • Duration: 16h 45m

What companies run services between Semey, Kazakhstan and Balqash, Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) operates a train from Semey to Balhash 2 once daily. Tickets cost $18–31 and the journey takes 16h 45m.

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