What is the cheapest way to get from Chelyabinsk to Semey?

The cheapest way to get from Chelyabinsk to Semey is to train which costs $100 - $210 and takes 30h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chelyabinsk to Semey?

The fastest way to get from Chelyabinsk to Semey is to fly which takes 13h 59m and costs $120 - $600.

Is there a direct train between Chelyabinsk and Semey?

No, there is no direct train from Chelyabinsk to Semey. However, there are services departing from Chelyabinsk-Glavny and arriving at Semey via Astana Nurly Zhol. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 43m.

How far is it from Chelyabinsk to Semey?

The distance between Chelyabinsk and Semey is 1526 km. The road distance is 1555.8 km.

How do I travel from Chelyabinsk to Semey without a car?

The best way to get from Chelyabinsk to Semey without a car is to train which takes 30h 43m and costs $100 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Chelyabinsk to Semey?

It takes approximately 14h 32m to get from Chelyabinsk to Semey, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chelyabinsk to Semey train from?

Chelyabinsk to Semey train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ), depart from Chelyabinsk-Glavny station.

Train or fly from Chelyabinsk to Semey?

The best way to get from Chelyabinsk to Semey is to train which takes 30h 43m and costs $100 - $210. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $120 - $600 and takes 13h 59m.

Where does the Chelyabinsk to Semey train arrive?

Chelyabinsk to Semey train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ), arrive at Astana Nurly Zhol station.

Can I drive from Chelyabinsk to Semey?

Yes, the driving distance between Chelyabinsk to Semey is 1556 km. It takes approximately 21h 37m to drive from Chelyabinsk to Semey.

Where can I stay near Semey?

There are 56+ hotels available in Semey.

Chelyabinsk to Semey - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Chelyabinsk to Semey by bus, plane, train, or car

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Bus to Kostanay Airport, fly to Semey Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Chelyabinsk Yuzhniye Vorota to Kostanay Bus stationbus
2. Fly from Kostanay Airport (KSN) to Semey Airport (PLX)plane KSN - PLX
14h 32m
$143–261
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chelyabinsk-Glavny to Astana Nurly Zholtrain 084Й
2. Take the train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Semeytrain 068Ц
30h 43m
$108–203
Drive 1,555.8 km
1. Drive from Chelyabinsk to Semeycar 1,555.8 km
21h 37m
$128–184
Fly Chelyabinsk Airport to Oskemen Airport, bus
1. Fly from Chelyabinsk Airport (CEK) to Oskemen Airport (UKK)plane CEK - UKK
2. Take the bus from Oskemen Bus station to Semeybus
18h 31m
Fly Chelyabinsk Airport to Semey Airport
1. Fly from Chelyabinsk Airport (CEK) to Semey Airport (PLX)plane CEK - PLX
13h 59m
$124–555
Bus to Kostanay Airport, fly to Oskemen Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Chelyabinsk Yuzhniye Vorota to Kostanay Bus stationbus
2. Fly from Kostanay Airport (KSN) to Oskemen Airport (UKK)plane KSN - UKK
3. Take the bus from Oskemen Bus station to Semeybus
15h 54m
Train via Arshaly
1. Take the train from Chelyabinsk-Glavny to Arshalytrain 084Й
2. Take the train from Arshaly to Semeytrain 122Ц
2d 1h
$123–224

Chelyabinsk to Semey by train

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30h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,526.3 km
Duration: 14h 32m

What companies run services between Chelyabinsk, Russia and Semey, Kazakhstan?

You can take a train from Chelyabinsk-Glavny to Semey via Astana Nurly Zhol in around 30h 43m. Alternatively, Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Flyr, and S7 Airlines fly from Chelyabinsk Airport (CEK) to Semey Airport (PLX) 3 times a day.

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