There are 2 ways to get from Chu to Balqash by train, bus, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chu to Balqash is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 4h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Chu to Balqash is to drive which takes 4h 50m and costs $18 - $27.
The distance between Chu and Balqash is 469 km. The road distance is 474.3 km.
The best way to get from Chu to Balqash without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 12m and costs $16 - $29.
It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Chu to Balqash, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Chu to Balqash is 474 km. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Chu to Balqash.
There are 154+ hotels available in Balqash.
What companies run services between Chu, Jambyl Region, Kazakhstan and Balqash, Kazakhstan?
There is no direct connection from Chu to Balqash. However, you can take the train to Shyganak, walk to Shyganak, then take the bus to Balhash. Alternatively, you can drive from Chu to Balqash in around 4h 50m.
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Chu to Shyganak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–19
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $10–11
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $16–19
- Phone
- +7 727 396-70-63
- Website
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
Bus from Shyganak to Balhash
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
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