There are 4 ways to get from Astana to Baikonur by plane, train, 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, train
best- Fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Kyzylorda Airport (KZO)plane NQZ - KZO
- Take the train from Kyzylorda to Toretamtrain
8h 18m$68–159Train via Astana Nurly Zhol
cheapest- Take the train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Toretamtrain 066Ц
25h 52m$25–35Drive 1,405.8 km
- Drive from Astana to Baikonurcar 1,405.8 km
15h 15m$55–79Train
- Take the train from Astana-1 to Toretamtrain 117Ц
28h 30m$28–45
Astana to Baikonur by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Astana to Baikonur is to train via Astana Nurly Zhol which costs $25 - $35 and takes 25h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Astana to Baikonur is to fly and train which takes 8h 18m and costs $65 - $160.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Astana-1 and arriving at Toretam. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 28h 30m.
The distance between Astana and Baikonur is 1095 km. The road distance is 1405.8 km.
The best way to get from Astana to Baikonur without a car is to train via Astana Nurly Zhol which takes 25h 52m and costs $25 - $35.
It takes approximately 8h 18m to get from Astana to Baikonur, including transfers.
Astana to Baikonur train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Astana Nurly Zhol station.
Astana to Baikonur train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Toretam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Astana to Baikonur is 1406 km. It takes approximately 15h 15m to drive from Astana to Baikonur.
What companies run services between Astana, Kazakhstan and Baikonur, Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains) operates a train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Toretam 4 times a week. Tickets cost $25–35 and the journey takes 24h 12m.
- Website
- flyr.com
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Kyzylorda Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–140
- Website
- flyqazaq.com
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Kyzylorda Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–150
- Website
- airastana.com
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Kyzylorda Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–650
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Kyzylorda to Toretam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
Train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Toretam
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25–35
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $70–95
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $80–100
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $25–35
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Kyzylorda to Toretam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- 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
Train from Astana-1 to Toretam
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $28–30
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $40–45
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Kyzylorda to Toretam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $55–75
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $80–110
- Phone
- 1005
- [email protected]
- Website
- Uzbekistan Railways
Train from Kyzylorda to Toretam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Book at
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Schedules at
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Sleeper
- $10–12
- Coupe
- $13–15
- SV
- $22–25
- Phone
- +996 (312) 92-68-47
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kyrgyz Railways
Train from Kyzylorda to Toretam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Kyrgyz Railways
- Book at
- Kyrgyz Railways
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