What is the cheapest way to get from Karaganda to Nur-Sultan?

The cheapest way to get from Karaganda to Nur-Sultan is to bus which costs $5 - $8 and takes 3h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Karaganda to Nur-Sultan?

The fastest way to get from Karaganda to Nur-Sultan is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $8 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Karaganda and Nur-Sultan?

No, there is no direct bus from Karaganda station to Nur-Sultan. However, there are services departing from Karagandy Bus station and arriving at Park Zhabaeva via Astana 1 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Karaganda and Nur-Sultan?

No, there is no direct train from Karaganda to Nur-Sultan. However, there are services departing from Karaganda Pass and arriving at National Museum via Nurly Zhol. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Karaganda to Nur-Sultan?

The distance between Karaganda and Nur-Sultan is 226 km. The road distance is 213.7 km.

How do I travel from Karaganda to Nur-Sultan without a car?

The best way to get from Karaganda to Nur-Sultan without a car is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs $5 - $8.

How long does it take to get from Karaganda to Nur-Sultan?

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Karaganda to Nur-Sultan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karaganda to Nur-Sultan bus from?

Karaganda to Nur-Sultan bus services, operated by Karagandy Bus Terminal, depart from Karagandy Bus station.

Where do I catch the Karaganda to Nur-Sultan train from?

Karaganda to Nur-Sultan train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Karaganda Pass station.

Train or bus from Karaganda to Nur-Sultan?

The best way to get from Karaganda to Nur-Sultan is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs $5 - $8. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4 - $110 and takes 3h 42m.

Where does the Karaganda to Nur-Sultan bus arrive?

Karaganda to Nur-Sultan bus services, operated by Karagandy Bus Terminal, arrive at Astana Saparzhai Bus station.

Where does the Karaganda to Nur-Sultan train arrive?

Karaganda to Nur-Sultan train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Astana Nurly Zhol station.

Can I drive from Karaganda to Nur-Sultan?

Yes, the driving distance between Karaganda to Nur-Sultan is 214 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Karaganda to Nur-Sultan.

Where can I stay near Nur-Sultan?

There are 2616+ hotels available in Nur-Sultan.

Karaganda to Nur-Sultan - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Karaganda to Nur-Sultan by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Karagandy Bus station to Astana Saparzhai Bus stationbus 128
3h 20m
$5–8
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Karaganda Pass to Astana Nurly Zholtrain 086Т / ...
3h 42m
$4–110
Drive 213.7 km
1. Drive from Karaganda to Nur-Sultancar 213.7 km
2h 7m
$9–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Karaganda to Nur-Sultantaxi 213.7 km
2h 7m
$26–31
Train via Dom Ministerstv
1. Take the train from Karaganda Pass to Astana Nurly Zholtrain 145Ц
4h 42m
$55–110

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Distance: 225.9 km
Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Karaganda, Kazakhstan and Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan?

Karagandy Bus Terminal operates a bus from Karagandy Bus station to Astana Saparzhai Bus station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $7 and the journey takes 3h. Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains) operates a train from Karaganda Pass to Astana Nurly Zhol 4 times a day. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 3h 31m. Two other operators also service this route.

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