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

The cheapest way to get from Astana to Karaganda is to bus which costs $7 and takes 3h.

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

The fastest way to get from Astana to Karaganda is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Astana and Karaganda?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Saparzhai bus station station and arriving at Karagandy Bus station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.

Is there a direct train between Astana and Karaganda?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Astana 1 and arriving at Karaganda Pass. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 18m.

How far is it from Astana to Karaganda?

The distance between Astana and Karaganda is 228 km. The road distance is 215.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Astana to Karaganda without a car is to bus which takes 3h and costs $7.

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

The bus from Saparzhai bus station to Karagandy Bus station takes 3h including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Astana to Karaganda bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Astana to Karaganda train from?

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

Train or bus from Astana to Karaganda?

The best way to get from Astana to Karaganda is to bus which takes 3h and costs $7. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4 - $10 and takes 4h 18m.

Where does the Astana to Karaganda bus arrive?

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

Where does the Astana to Karaganda train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Astana to Karaganda?

Yes, the driving distance between Astana to Karaganda is 216 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Astana to Karaganda.

How do I get a train ticket from Astana to Karaganda?

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Where can I stay near Karaganda?

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There are 5 ways to get from Astana to Karaganda 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
$7
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Astana 1 to Karaganda Passtrain 044Ц / ...
4h 18m
$4–10
Drive 215.9 km
1. Drive from Astana to Karagandacar 215.9 km
2h 10m
$9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Astana to Karagandataxi 215.9 km
2h 10m
$26–32
Train via Astana Nurly Zhol
1. Take the train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Karaganda Passtrain 146Н
5h 54m
$55–110

Astana to Karaganda by train

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Distance: 227.8 km
Duration: 3h

What companies run services between Astana, Kazakhstan and Karaganda, 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 4 times a day. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 4h 18m. Two other operators also service this route.

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