There are 6 ways to get from Astana to Balykchy by plane, car, train, or bus
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Fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport, drive
best- Fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane NQZ - ALA
- Drive from Mamyr-1 to Balykchycar
9h 13m$83–136Train, bus via Astana Nurly Zhol
- Take the train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Chutrain
- Take the bus from Chu to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus
- Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Balykchy bus stationbus
21h 51mDrive 1,326.6 km
- Drive from Astana to Balykchycar 1,326.6 km
13h 42m$100–144Train to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport, fly, drive
- Take the train from Astana 1 to Karaganda Passtrain
- Fly from Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane KGF - ALA
- Drive from Mamyr-1 to Balykchycar
12h 31m$91–196Train, bus
- Take the train from Astana 1 to Chutrain
- Take the bus from Chu to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus
- Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Balykchy bus stationbus
23h 56mTrain
- Take the train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Bischkek 2train 406
- Take the train from Bischkek 2 to Rybachyetrain 608
32h 34m
Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Astana to Balykchy is to fly and drive which costs $80 - $140 and takes 9h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Astana to Balykchy is to fly and drive which takes 9h 13m and costs $80 - $140.
No, there is no direct train from Astana to Balykchy. However, there are services departing from Astana Nurly Zhol and arriving at Rybachye via Bischkek 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 34m.
The distance between Astana and Balykchy is 1372 km. The road distance is 1326.6 km.
The best way to get from Astana to Balykchy without a car is to train and bus via Astana Nurly Zhol which takes 21h 51m and costs .
It takes approximately 9h 13m to get from Astana to Balykchy, including transfers.
Astana to Balykchy train services, operated by Kyrgyz Railways (КТЖ), depart from Astana Nurly Zhol station.
Balykchy is 1h ahead of Astana. It is currently 2:10 AM in Astana and 3:10 AM in Balykchy.
Astana to Balykchy train services, operated by Kyrgyz Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Bischkek 2 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Astana to Balykchy is 1327 km. It takes approximately 13h 42m to drive from Astana to Balykchy.
What companies run services between Astana, Kazakhstan and Balykchy, Kyrgyzstan?
You can take a bus from Litsey #9 to Rybachye via Astana Nurly Zhol, Astana Nurly Zhol, and Bischkek 2 in around 32h 34m.
- Website
- airastana.com
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Friday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Chu
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–21
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $50–70
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $50–65
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $17–21
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)
- $22–30
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $12–16
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $6–8
Bus from Chu to Bishkek Avtovokzal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
Bus from Chu to Bishkek Avtovokzal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
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