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Trip Overview

The train between Zhezqazghan and Balqash takes 29h 40m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Zhezqazghan 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.

29h 40m
Duration
767 km
Distance
$40
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Zhezqazghan to Balqash train times

Trains run 3 times a week between Zhezqazghan and Balqash. The service departs Zhezqazghan at 1:20 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Balqash at 19:00:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 29h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ)Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ)29h 40m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ)Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ)29h 40m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ)Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ)29h 40m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Zhezqazghan 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: 767 km
  • Duration: 29h 40m

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

You can take a train from Zhezqazghan to Balhash 2 via Akadyr in around 13h 33m.

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