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

The cheapest way to get from Atyrau to Karaganda is to train via Saksaul’skiy which costs $35 - $60 and takes 37h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Atyrau to Karaganda is to fly and train which takes 7h 1m and costs $100 - $360.

Is there a direct train between Atyrau and Karaganda?

No, there is no direct train from Atyrau to Karaganda. However, there are services departing from Atyrau and arriving at Karaganda Pass via Saksaul. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 2m.

How far is it from Atyrau to Karaganda?

The distance between Atyrau and Karaganda is 1636 km. The road distance is 2079.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Atyrau to Karaganda without a car is to train via Saksaul’skiy which takes 37h 2m and costs $35 - $60.

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

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Atyrau to Karaganda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Atyrau to Karaganda train from?

Atyrau to Karaganda train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Atyrau station.

Train or fly from Atyrau to Karaganda?

The best way to get from Atyrau to Karaganda is to fly which takes 7h 20m and costs $170 - $300. Alternatively, you can train via Saksaul’skiy, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 37h 2m.

Where does the Atyrau to Karaganda train arrive?

Atyrau to Karaganda train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Saksaul station.

Can I drive from Atyrau to Karaganda?

Yes, the driving distance between Atyrau to Karaganda is 2080 km. It takes approximately 29h 41m to drive from Atyrau to Karaganda.

Where can I stay near Karaganda?

There are 236+ hotels available in Karaganda.

Atyrau to Karaganda - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Atyrau to Karaganda by plane, train, or car

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Fly to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport
best
1. Fly from Atyrau Airport (GUW) to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF)plane GUW - KGF
7h 20m
$170–292
Train via Saksaul’skiy
cheapest
1. Take the train from Atyrau to Saksaultrain 041Р
2. Take the train from Saksaul to Karaganda Passtrain 065Ц
37h 2m
$37–59
Drive 2,079.9 km
1. Drive from Atyrau to Karagandacar 2,079.9 km
29h 41m
$81–117
Fly to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport, train
1. Fly from Atyrau Airport (GUW) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)plane GUW - NQZ
2. Take the train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Karaganda Passtrain
7h 1m
$104–354
Train
1. Take the train from Atyrau to Astana Nurly Zholtrain 047T
2. Take the train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Karaganda Passtrain 086Р / ...
42h 43m
$38–159

Atyrau Airport (GUW) to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF) flights

14Weekly Planes

8h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,636.2 km
Duration: 7h 20m

What companies run services between Atyrau, Kazakhstan and Karaganda, Kazakhstan?

Air Astana, Flyr, and two other airlines fly from Atyrau Airport (GUW) to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Atyrau to Karaganda Pass via Atyrau and Saksaul in around 37h 2m.

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