There are 9 ways to get from Astana to Zharkent by plane, car, train, bus, or taxi
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 Yining Airport, drive
best- Fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Yining Airport (YIN)plane NQZ - YIN
- Drive from Yining Airport (YIN) to Zharkentcar
8h 31m$136–394Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus A500
- Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Zharkentbus 157
26h 30m$29–33Train via Almaty
- Take the train from Astana 1 to Almaty 2train 106Т / ...
- Take the train from Almaty 1 to Kerimagashtrain 886Х
24h 54m$42–72Drive 1,462 km
- Drive from Astana to Zharkentcar 1,462 km
13h 20m$57–82Fly to Almaty International Airport, train
- Fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane NQZ - ALA
- Take the train from Almaty 1 to Kerimagashtrain
11h 16m$69–107Fly to Taldy Kurgan, taxi
- Fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Taldy Kurgan (TDK)plane NQZ - TDK
- Take the taxi from Taldy Kurgan (TDK) to Zharkenttaxi
8h 57m$195–390Fly to Bole, drive
- Fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Bole (BPL)plane NQZ - BPL
- Drive from Bole (BPL) to Zharkentcar
14h 48m$160–495Train
- Take the train from Astana 1 to Almaty 1train 044Ц
- Take the train from Almaty 1 to Kerimagashtrain 886Х
31h 5m$38–56Train, bus
- Take the train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Almaty 1train 114Ц
- Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Zharkentbus 157
31h 18m$116–220
Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Yining Airport (YIN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Astana to Zharkent is to bus which costs $28 - $33 and takes 26h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Astana to Zharkent is to fly and drive which takes 8h 31m and costs $130 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Astana station to Zharkent. However, there are services departing from Saparzhai bus station and arriving at Zharkent via Almaty Sayran Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Astana to Zharkent. However, there are services departing from Astana 1 and arriving at Kerimagash via Almaty 2 and Almaty 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 54m.
The distance between Astana and Zharkent is 1229 km. The road distance is 1462 km.
The best way to get from Astana to Zharkent without a car is to train via Almaty which takes 24h 54m and costs $40 - $75.
It takes approximately 8h 31m to get from Astana to Zharkent, including transfers.
Astana to Zharkent bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, depart from Saparzhai bus station.
Astana to Zharkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Astana 1 station.
The best way to get from Astana to Zharkent is to train via Almaty which takes 24h 54m and costs $40 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $33 and takes 26h 30m.
What companies run services between Astana, Kazakhstan and Zharkent, Almaty Oblysy, Kazakhstan?
You can take a train from Astana 1 to Zharkent via Almaty 2, Almaty 1, and Kerimagash in around 24h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saparzhai bus station to Zharkent via Almaty Sayran Bus Station in around 26h 30m.
- 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
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Astana 1 to Almaty 2
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 53m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–27
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $60–85
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $65–90
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $22–27
Bus from Saparzhai bus station to Almaty Sayran Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23
- Website
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Estimated price
- $95–120
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Booking & Getting There
Astana to Zharkent bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, arrive at Almaty Sayran Bus Station.
Astana to Zharkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Almaty 2 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Astana to Zharkent is 1462 km. It takes approximately 13h 20m to drive from Astana to Zharkent.
There are four+ hotels available in Zharkent.


