There are 4 ways to get from Chelyabinsk to Nur-Sultan by plane, train, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chelyabinsk Airport
best- Fly from Chelyabinsk Airport (CEK) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)plane CEK - NQZ
10h 11m$181–401Bus to Kostanay Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Chelyabinsk Yuzhniye Vorota to Kostanay Bus stationbus
- Fly from Kostanay Airport (KSN) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)plane KSN - NQZ
10h 4m$60–187Train
- Take the train from Chelyabinsk-Glavny to Astana Nurly Zholtrain 084Й
17h 11m$90–180Drive 1,001 km
- Drive from Chelyabinsk to Nur-Sultancar 1,001 km
13h 14m$84–121
Chelyabinsk Airport (CEK) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chelyabinsk to Nur-Sultan is to bus and fly which costs $60 - $190 and takes 10h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Chelyabinsk to Nur-Sultan is to bus and fly which takes 10h 4m and costs $60 - $190.
No, there is no direct train from Chelyabinsk to Nur-Sultan. However, there are services departing from Chelyabinsk-Glavny and arriving at National Museum via Nurly Zhol. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 11m.
The distance between Chelyabinsk and Nur-Sultan is 843 km. The road distance is 1001 km.
The best way to get from Chelyabinsk to Nur-Sultan without a car is to train which takes 17h 11m and costs $90 - $180.
It takes approximately 10h 11m to get from Chelyabinsk to Nur-Sultan, including transfers.
Chelyabinsk to Nur-Sultan train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ), depart from Chelyabinsk-Glavny station.
The best way to get from Chelyabinsk to Nur-Sultan is to fly which takes 10h 11m and costs $180 - $410. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $180 and takes 17h 11m.
Chelyabinsk to Nur-Sultan train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ), arrive at Astana Nurly Zhol station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chelyabinsk to Nur-Sultan is 1001 km. It takes approximately 13h 14m to drive from Chelyabinsk to Nur-Sultan.
What companies run services between Chelyabinsk, Russia and Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan?
Aeroflot Russian Airlines, S7 Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Chelyabinsk Airport (CEK) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ) operates a train from Chelyabinsk-Glavny to Astana Nurly Zhol twice a week. Tickets cost $90–180 and the journey takes 17h.
- Website
- aeroflot.ru
Flights from Chelyabinsk Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport via Moscow Sheremetyevo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Website
- flyqazaq.com
Flights from Chelyabinsk Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport via Novosibirsk
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Flights from Kostanay Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–200
- Website
- flyr.com
Flights from Kostanay Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- s7.ru
Flights from Chelyabinsk Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport via Novosibirsk
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–460
- Website
- uzairways.com
Flights from Chelyabinsk Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport via Tashkent
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–400
- Website
- scat.kz
Flights from Kostanay Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport via Arkalyk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–250
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Chelyabinsk-Glavny to Astana Nurly Zhol
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $90–180
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $90–130
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $130–180
- Phone
- 8-800-775-45-73
- Website
- avtovokzaly.ru
Bus from Chelyabinsk Yuzhniye Vorota to Kostanay Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–23
- Schedules at
- avtovokzaly.ru
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