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

The cheapest way to get from Karaganda to Chu is to train which costs $11 - $180 and takes 12h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karaganda to Chu is to drive which takes 7h 58m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Karaganda and Chu?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Karagandy and arriving at Chu. Services depart once a week, and operate Thursday. The journey takes approximately 18h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Karaganda and Chu?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Karaganda Pass and arriving at Chu. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 4m.

How far is it from Karaganda to Chu?

The distance between Karaganda and Chu is 781 km. The road distance is 834.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Karaganda to Chu without a car is to train which takes 12h 4m and costs $11 - $180.

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

The train from Karaganda Pass to Chu takes 12h 4m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Karaganda to Chu bus from?

Karaganda to Chu bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, depart from Karagandy station.

Where do I catch the Karaganda to Chu train from?

Karaganda to Chu train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Karaganda Pass station.

Train or bus from Karaganda to Chu?

The best way to get from Karaganda to Chu is to train which takes 12h 4m and costs $11 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 and takes 18h 26m.

Where does the Karaganda to Chu bus arrive?

Karaganda to Chu bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, arrive at Chu station.

Where does the Karaganda to Chu train arrive?

Karaganda to Chu train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Chu station.

Can I drive from Karaganda to Chu?

Yes, the driving distance between Karaganda to Chu is 834 km. It takes approximately 7h 58m to drive from Karaganda to Chu.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Karaganda Pass to Chutrain 056Ц / ...
12h 4m
$11–180
Bus
1. Take the bus from Karagandy to Chubus М101
18h 26m
$26
Drive 834.5 km
1. Drive from Karaganda to Chucar 834.5 km
7h 58m
$33–47
Fly Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport to Almaty International Airport, train
1. Fly from Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane KGF - ALA
2. Take the train from Almaty 1 to Chutrain
8h 40m
$60–246
Train to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport, fly to Taraz Airport, train
1. Take the train from Karaganda Pass to Astana Nurly Zholtrain
2. Fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Taraz Airport (DMB)plane NQZ - DMB
3. Take the train from Taraz to Chutrain
10h 53m
$105–381

Karaganda to Chu by train

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Distance: 781.1 km
Duration: 12h 4m

What companies run services between Karaganda, Kazakhstan and Chu, Jambyl Region, Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) operates a train from Karaganda Pass to Chu 3 times a day. Tickets cost $12–22 and the journey takes 12h 4m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal operates a bus from Karagandy to Chu once a week. Tickets cost $26 and the journey takes 18h 26m.

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