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There are 7 ways to get from Aktau to Balqash by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Aktau Airport (SCO) to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF)plane plane SCO - KGF
    2. Take the train from Karaganda Pass to Balhash 2train train
    13h 15m
    $198–1,143

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mangystau to Astana 1train train 037Т
    2. Take the train from Astana-1 to Balhash 2train train 122Ц
    2d 15h
    $56–100

  3. Train via Saksaul’skiy

    1. Take the train from Mangystau to Saksaultrain train
    2. Take the train from Saksaul to Shariktrain train
    3. Take the train from Sharik to Akadyrtrain train
    4. Take the train from Akadyr to Balhash 2train train
    44h 38m
    $63–119

  4. Train, bus via Tashkent

    1. Take the train from Mangystau to Nukustrain train 649
    2. Take the bus from Nukus Kubla Bus station to Tashkent bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Balhashbus bus 205 / ...
    2d 18h
    $67–116

  5. Drive  2,269.7 km

    1. Drive from Aktau to Balqashcar car 2,269.7 km
    42h 57m
    $145–210

  6. Fly to Almaty International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Aktau Airport (SCO) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane plane SCO - ALA
    2. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Sary-Shagantrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sary-Shagan to Balhashbus bus
    16h 8m
    $113–385

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Mangystau to Astana 1train train 037Т
    2. Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Balhashbus bus A500 / ...
    2d 11h

Aktau Airport (SCO) to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration4hAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Aktau to Balqash.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,327.5 km
  • Duration: 13h 15m

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

You can take a vehicle from Aktau to Balhash 2 via Mangystau, Saksaul, Sharik, and Akadyr in around 44h 38m.

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