There are 5 ways to get from Astana to Abay by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Karagandy Bus stationbus А100 / ...
3h 26m$16–18Train
cheapest- Take the train from Astana-1 to Karabastrain 122Ц
6h 10m$14–25Train via Karaganda Pass
- Take the train from Astana 1 to Karaganda Passtrain 056Ц / ...
4h 21m$15–31Drive 241.1 km
- Drive from Astana to Abaycar 241.1 km
2h 27m$16–23Taxi
- Take the taxi from Astana to Abaytaxi 241.1 km
2h 27m$60–75
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Astana to Abay is to bus which costs $15 - $18 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Astana to Abay is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs $15 - $23.
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.
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.
The distance between Astana and Abay is 259 km. The road distance is 241.1 km.
The best way to get from Astana to Abay without a car is to bus which takes 3h 26m and costs $15 - $18.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Astana to Abay, including transfers.
Astana to Abay bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, depart from Saparzhai bus station.
Astana to Abay train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Astana 1 station.
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.
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.
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Astana 1 to Karaganda Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–20
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $10–12
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $17–20
Train from Astana-1 to Karabas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–20
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $10–12
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $17–20
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Astana 1 to Karaganda Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Astana 1 to Karaganda Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $22–29
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $12–16
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $6–8
Bus from Saparzhai bus station to Karagandy Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7
- Website
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Estimated price
- $60–75
Aparu Taxi
- Phone
- +77232584111
- Website
- aparutaxi.kz
Bolt app
- Website
- bolt.eu
Econom Taxi
- Website
- astana.economtaxi.kz
Yandex Taxi
- Website
- taxi.yandex.kz
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Booking & Getting There
Astana to Abay bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, arrive at Karagandy Bus station.
Astana to Abay train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Karaganda Pass station.
Yes, the driving distance between Astana to Abay is 241 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Astana to Abay.
There are three+ hotels available in Abay.