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

The cheapest way to get from Dushanbe to Karaganda is to bus and drive which costs $55 - $65 and takes 35h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dushanbe to Karaganda is to fly and train which takes 7h 6m and costs $130 - $550.

Is there a direct train between Dushanbe and Karaganda?

No, there is no direct train from Dushanbe to Karaganda. However, there are services departing from Dushanbe and arriving at Karaganda Pass via Tashkent Central and Shymkent. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 20m.

How far is it from Dushanbe to Karaganda?

The distance between Dushanbe and Karaganda is 1313 km. The road distance is 1789.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Dushanbe to Karaganda without a car is to train which takes 42h 20m and costs $60 - $100.

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

It takes approximately 10h 40m to get from Dushanbe to Karaganda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dushanbe to Karaganda train from?

Dushanbe to Karaganda train services, operated by Tajikistan Railways, depart from Dushanbe station.

Train or fly from Dushanbe to Karaganda?

The best way to get from Dushanbe to Karaganda is to fly which takes 10h 40m and costs $270 - $900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $100 and takes 42h 20m.

Where does the Dushanbe to Karaganda train arrive?

Dushanbe to Karaganda train services, operated by Tajikistan Railways, arrive at Tashkent Central station.

Can I drive from Dushanbe to Karaganda?

Yes, the driving distance between Dushanbe to Karaganda is 1789 km. It takes approximately 21h 51m to drive from Dushanbe to Karaganda.

Where can I stay near Karaganda?

There are 226+ hotels available in Karaganda.

Dushanbe to Karaganda - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Dushanbe to Karaganda by plane, bus, car, or train

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Fly to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport
best
1. Fly from Dushanbe International Airport (DYU) to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF)plane DYU - KGF
10h 40m
$276–869
Bus, drive
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Asian Express Terminal to Shahristanbus
2. Drive from Shahristan to Zomincar
3. Take the bus from Zomin to Tashkent bus stationbus
4. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Karagandy Bus stationbus
35h 35m
$58–63
Train
1. Take the train from Dushanbe to Tashkent Centraltrain 301
2. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Shymkenttrain
3. Take the train from Shymkent to Karaganda Passtrain
42h 20m
$64–97
Drive 1,789.4 km
1. Drive from Dushanbe to Karagandacar 1,789.4 km
21h 51m
$70–100
Fly to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport, train
1. Fly from Dushanbe International Airport (DYU) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)plane DYU - NQZ
2. Take the train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Karaganda Passtrain
7h 6m
$139–536
Train via Shaul’der
1. Take the train from Dushanbe to Tashkent Centraltrain 301
2. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Timurtrain
3. Take the train from Timur to Karaganda Passtrain
2d 3h
$73–104

Dushanbe to Karaganda by train

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42h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,313 km
Duration: 10h 40m

What companies run services between Dushanbe, Tajikistan and Karaganda, Kazakhstan?

Air Astana, Flyr, and two other airlines fly from Dushanbe International Airport (DYU) to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dushanbe to Karaganda Pass via Tashkent Central and Shymkent in around 42h 20m.

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