There are 4 ways to get from Balkanabat to Ashgabat by train, plane, car, 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.
Train, fly
best- Take the train from Balkanabat to Turkmenbashitrain
- Fly from Turkmenbashi Airport (KRW) to Ashgabat International Airport (ASB)plane KRW - ASB
6h 19m$710–1,317Train
cheapest- Take the train from Balkanabat to Ashgabattrain 605 / ...
10h 34m$5–11Drive 428.7 km
- Drive from Balkanabat to Ashgabatcar 428.7 km
5h 35m$17–24Taxi
- Take the taxi from Balkanabat to Ashgabattaxi 428.7 km
5h 35m$95–120
Turkmenbashi Airport (KRW) to Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Balkanabat to Ashgabat is to train which costs $4 - $11 and takes 10h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Balkanabat to Ashgabat is to drive which takes 5h 35m and costs $16 - $24.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Balkanabat and arriving at Ashgabat. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 34m.
The distance between Balkanabat and Ashgabat is 706 km. The road distance is 428.7 km.
The best way to get from Balkanabat to Ashgabat without a car is to train which takes 10h 34m and costs $4 - $11.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Balkanabat to Ashgabat, including transfers.
Balkanabat to Ashgabat train services, operated by Turkmenistan Railways, depart from Balkanabat station.
Balkanabat to Ashgabat train services, operated by Turkmenistan Railways, arrive at Ashgabat station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balkanabat to Ashgabat is 429 km. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Balkanabat to Ashgabat.
There are two+ hotels available in Ashgabat.
What companies run services between Balkanabat, Turkmenistan and Ashgabat, Turkmenistan?
Turkmenistan Railways operates a train from Balkanabat to Ashgabat once daily. Tickets cost $5–11 and the journey takes 10h 34m.
- Website
- flyturkmenistanairlines.eu
Flights from Turkmenbashi Airport to Ashgabat International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $700–1,300
- Phone
- +993 (12) 383275
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.gov.tm
Train from Balkanabat to Turkmenbashi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Schedules at
- railway.gov.tm
- Platzcart (3rd class)
- $2–3
- Coupe (2nd class)
- $4–6
Train from Balkanabat to Ashgabat
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Schedules at
- railway.gov.tm
- Platzcart (3rd class)
- $5–6
- Coupe (2nd class)
- $9–11
- 3rd class (platzkart)
- $5
- 2nd class (coupe)
- $10
- 1st class (VIP coupe)
- $20
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Estimated price
- $95–120
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