There are 7 ways to get from Astana to Novokuznetsk by plane, bus, 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 to Novokuznetsk Spichenkovo
best- Fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Novokuznetsk Spichenkovo (NOZ)plane NQZ - NOZ
9h 34m₽9,520–40,689Train
cheapest- Take the train from Astana 1 to Petropavlovsktrain 076Х / ...
- Take the train from Petropavlovsk to Novokuznecktrain 059С
32h 53m₽4,238–8,885Bus
- Take the bus from Astana Saparzhai Bus station to Novokuznetsk Bus stationbus 111
21h 20m₽5,382Drive 1,293.8 km
- Drive from Astana to Novokuznetskcar 1,293.8 km
17h 22m₽8,546–12,345Fly to Tolmachevo Airport, train
- Fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Tolmachevo Airport (OVB)plane NQZ - OVB
- Take the train from Novosibirsk Gl to Novokuznecktrain
13h 19m₽5,850–30,539Fly to Abakan International, train
- Fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Abakan International (ABA)plane NQZ - ABA
- Take the train from Abakan to Novokuznecktrain
20h 52m₽7,460–34,519Fly to Barnaul West Airport, train
- Fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Barnaul West Airport (BAX)plane NQZ - BAX
- Take the train from Barnaul to Novokuznecktrain
17h 52m₽10,030–42,529
Astana to Novokuznetsk by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Astana to Novokuznetsk is to bus which costs RUB 5382 and takes 21h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Astana to Novokuznetsk is to fly which takes 9h 34m and costs RUB 9500 - RUB 41000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Astana Saparzhai Bus station station and arriving at Novokuznetsk Bus station station. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday and Thursday. The journey takes approximately 21h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Astana to Novokuznetsk. However, there are services departing from Astana 1 and arriving at Novokuzneck via Petropavlovsk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 53m.
The distance between Astana and Novokuznetsk is 1130 km. The road distance is 1293.8 km.
The best way to get from Astana to Novokuznetsk without a car is to bus which takes 21h 20m and costs RUB 5382.
It takes approximately 9h 34m to get from Astana to Novokuznetsk, including transfers.
Astana to Novokuznetsk bus services, operated by Karagandy Bus Terminal, depart from Astana Saparzhai Bus station.
Astana to Novokuznetsk train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Astana 1 station.
The best way to get from Astana to Novokuznetsk is to fly which takes 9h 34m and costs RUB 9500 - RUB 41000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RUB 5382 and takes 21h 20m, you could also train, which costs RUB 4200 - RUB 9000 and takes 32h 53m.
What companies run services between Astana, Kazakhstan and Novokuznetsk, Russia?
Red Wings flies from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Novokuznetsk Spichenkovo (NOZ) twice a week. Alternatively, Karagandy Bus Terminal operates a bus from Astana Saparzhai Bus station to Novokuznetsk Bus station twice a week. Tickets cost ₽5,382 and the journey takes 21h 20m.
- Website
- flyredwings.com
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Novokuznetsk Spichenkovo via Koltsovo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₽9,000–40,000
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Abakan International via Koltsovo
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₽10,000–43,000
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Barnaul West Airport via Koltsovo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₽8,500–39,000
- Website
- s7.ru
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Tolmachevo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₽4,500–26,000
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Abakan International via Tolmachevo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₽6,000–31,000
- Website
- flyqazaq.com
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Tolmachevo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₽11,000–27,000
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Astana 1 to Petropavlovsk
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,050–1,900
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- ₽1,050–1,150
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- ₽1,600–1,900
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Astana 1 to Petropavlovsk
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽700–950
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- ₽2,400–3,200
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- ₽1,900–2,400
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ₽700–950
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- Russian Railways
Train from Petropavlovsk to Novokuzneck
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽3,500–7,000
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽15,000–22,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽3,500–4,600
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽4,900–7,000
Train from Novosibirsk Gl to Novokuzneck
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,300–3,400
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽7,500–11,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,300–1,800
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,400–3,400
Train from Abakan to Novokuzneck
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽1,300–3,300
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽7,500–11,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,300–1,800
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,300–3,300
Train from Barnaul to Novokuzneck
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽1,100–3,000
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽7,000–10,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,100–1,500
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,100–3,000
- Website
- Karagandy Bus Terminal
Bus from Astana Saparzhai Bus station to Novokuznetsk Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₽5,382
- Website
- Karagandy Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Karagandy Bus Terminal
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Booking & Getting There
Astana to Novokuznetsk bus services, operated by Karagandy Bus Terminal, arrive at Novokuznetsk Bus station.
Novokuznetsk is 2h ahead of Astana. It is currently 12:17 PM in Astana and 2:17 PM in Novokuznetsk.
Astana to Novokuznetsk train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Petropavlovsk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Astana to Novokuznetsk is 1294 km. It takes approximately 17h 22m to drive from Astana to Novokuznetsk.







