There are 4 ways to get from Almaty to Balkashino by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Kokshetau Airport (KOV)plane ALA - KOV
- Take the taxi from Kokshetau Airport (KOV) to Balkashinotaxi
4h 59m$156–315Train, taxi
cheapest- Take the train from Almaty 2 to Atbasartrain 119Т
- Take the taxi from Atbasar to Balkashinotaxi
20h 30m$48–59Bus, train, taxi
- Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Saparzhai bus stationbus 205
- Take the train from Astana 1 to Atbasartrain
- Take the taxi from Atbasar to Balkashinotaxi
26h 39m$50–80Drive 1,510.9 km
- Drive from Almaty to Balkashinocar 1,510.9 km
15h 21m$59–85
Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Kokshetau Airport (KOV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Almaty to Balkashino is to train and taxi which costs $45 - $60 and takes 20h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Almaty to Balkashino is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 59m and costs $150 - $320.
The distance between Almaty and Balkashino is 1375 km. The road distance is 1510.9 km.
The best way to get from Almaty to Balkashino without a car is to train and taxi which takes 20h 30m and costs $45 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Almaty to Balkashino, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Almaty to Balkashino is 1511 km. It takes approximately 15h 21m to drive from Almaty to Balkashino.
What companies run services between Almaty, Kazakhstan and Balkashino, Kazakhstan?
There is no direct connection from Almaty to Balkashino. However, you can take the line 92 bus to Ogareva, walk to Almaty International Airport (ALA) airport, fly to Kokshetau Airport (KOV), then take the taxi to Balkashino. Alternatively, you can take the train to Atbasar then take the taxi to Balkashino.
- Website
- scat.kz
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Kokshetau Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–290
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Kokshetau Airport via Shimkent
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $120–290
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Almaty 2 to Atbasar
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $70–95
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $80–100
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $24–35
Train from Astana 1 to Atbasar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $21–29
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $11–15
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $5–8
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Astana 1 to Atbasar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–20
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $10–11
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $17–20
- Phone
- +7 727 396-70-63
- Website
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
Bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Saparzhai bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Estimated price
- $23–40
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