What is the cheapest way to get from Almaty to Balqash?

The cheapest way to get from Almaty to Balqash is to bus which costs $12 - $18 and takes 10h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Almaty to Balqash?

The fastest way to get from Almaty to Balqash is to drive which takes 6h 4m and costs $24 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Almaty and Balqash?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Almaty Sayran Bus Station station and arriving at Balhash. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Almaty and Balqash?

No, there is no direct train from Almaty to Balqash. However, there are services departing from Almaty 2 and arriving at Balhash 2 via Akadyr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 44m.

How far is it from Almaty to Balqash?

The distance between Almaty and Balqash is 636 km. The road distance is 627 km.

How do I travel from Almaty to Balqash without a car?

The best way to get from Almaty to Balqash without a car is to bus which takes 10h 32m and costs $12 - $18.

How long does it take to get from Almaty to Balqash?

The bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Balhash takes 10h 32m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Almaty to Balqash bus from?

Almaty to Balqash bus services, operated by Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal, depart from Almaty Sayran Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Almaty to Balqash train from?

Almaty to Balqash train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Almaty 2 station.

Train or bus from Almaty to Balqash?

The best way to get from Almaty to Balqash is to bus which takes 10h 32m and costs $12 - $18. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $26 - $190 and takes 16h 44m.

Where does the Almaty to Balqash bus arrive?

Almaty to Balqash bus services, operated by Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal, arrive at Balhash station.

Where does the Almaty to Balqash train arrive?

Almaty to Balqash train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Akadyr station.

Can I drive from Almaty to Balqash?

Yes, the driving distance between Almaty to Balqash is 627 km. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Almaty to Balqash.

Where can I stay near Balqash?

There are 156+ hotels available in Balqash.

Almaty to Balqash - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Almaty to Balqash by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Balhashbus 205 / ...
10h 32m
$12–18
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Sary-Shagantrain 003Ц / ...
2. Take the bus from Sary-Shagan to Balhashbus 205 / ...
11h 2m
$16–147
Drive 627 km
1. Drive from Almaty to Balqashcar 627 km
6h 4m
$25–36
Train
1. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Akadyrtrain 009Ц / ...
2. Take the train from Akadyr to Balhash 2train 122Ц
16h 44m
$26–186

Almaty to Balqash by train

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Distance: 636.1 km
Duration: 10h 32m

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

Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal operates a bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Balhash twice daily. Tickets cost $12–18 and the journey takes 10h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Almaty 2 to Balhash 2 via Akadyr in around 16h 44m.

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