There are 2 ways to get from Alakol District to Balqash by train or car
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The cheapest way to get from Alakol District to Balqash is to train which costs $26 - $50 and takes 10h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Alakol District to Balqash is to train which takes 10h 17m and costs $26 - $50.
No, there is no direct train from Alakol District to Balqash. However, there are services departing from Besköl and arriving at Balhash 2 via Aktogay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.
The distance between Alakol District and Balqash is 539 km. The road distance is 545.1 km.
The best way to get from Alakol District to Balqash without a car is to train which takes 10h 17m and costs $26 - $50.
It takes approximately 10h 17m to get from Alakol District to Balqash, including transfers.
Alakol District to Balqash train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Besköl station.
Alakol District to Balqash train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Aktogay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alakol District to Balqash is 545 km. It takes approximately 12h 33m to drive from Alakol District to Balqash.
There are 134+ hotels available in Balqash.
What companies run services between Alakol District, Kazakhstan and Balqash, Kazakhstan?
You can take a vehicle from Alakol District to Balhash 2 via Besköl and Aktogay in around 10h 17m.
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Besköl to Aktogay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $9–10
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $16–18
Train from Aktogay to Balhash 2
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $12–14
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $20–23
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