What is the cheapest way to get from Astana to Abay?

The cheapest way to get from Astana to Abay is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 2h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Astana to Abay?

The fastest way to get from Astana to Abay is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs $9 - $14.

Is there a direct bus between Astana and Abay?

No, there is no direct bus from Astana station to Abay station. However, there are services departing from Saparzhai bus station and arriving at Karagandy Bus station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Astana and Abay?

No, there is no direct train from Astana to Abay. However, there are services departing from Astana 1 and arriving at Karaganda Pass via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

How far is it from Astana to Abay?

The distance between Astana and Abay is 259 km. The road distance is 241.1 km.

How do I travel from Astana to Abay without a car?

The best way to get from Astana to Abay without a car is to bus which takes 3h 26m and costs $15 - $18.

How long does it take to get from Astana to Abay?

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Astana to Abay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Astana to Abay bus from?

Astana to Abay bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, depart from Saparzhai bus station.

Where do I catch the Astana to Abay train from?

Astana to Abay train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Astana 1 station.

Train or bus from Astana to Abay?

The best way to get from Astana to Abay is to bus which takes 3h 26m and costs $15 - $18. Alternatively, you can train via Karaganda Pass, which costs $15 - $35 and takes 4h 21m.

Where does the Astana to Abay bus arrive?

Astana to Abay bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, arrive at Karagandy Bus station.

Where does the Astana to Abay train arrive?

Astana to Abay train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Karaganda Pass station.

Can I drive from Astana to Abay?

Yes, the driving distance between Astana to Abay is 241 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Astana to Abay.

Where can I stay near Abay?

There are five+ hotels available in Abay.

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There are 5 ways to get from Astana to Abay by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Karagandy Bus stationbus А100 / ...
3h 26m
$16–18
Drive 241.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Astana to Abaycar 241.1 km
2h 27m
$10–14
Train via Karaganda Pass
1. Take the train from Astana 1 to Karaganda Passtrain 056Ц / ...
4h 21m
$15–30
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Astana to Abaytaxi 241.1 km
2h 27m
$60–75
Train
1. Take the train from Astana-1 to Karabastrain 122Ц
6h 10m
$14–25

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Distance: 258.7 km
Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Astana, Kazakhstan and Abay, Qaraghandy Oblysy, Kazakhstan?

Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal operates a bus from Saparzhai bus station to Karagandy Bus station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $7 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) operates a train from Astana 1 to Karaganda Pass 5 times a day. Tickets cost $10–20 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Two other operators also service this route.

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