There are 5 ways to get from Karaganda to Nur-Sultan Airport (NQZ) by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, line 10 bus
best- Take the bus from Karagandy Bus station to Astana Saparzhai Bus stationbus 128
- Take the bus from Astana 1 station to Astana Airportbus 10 / ...
4h 3m$6–8Train
cheapest- Take the train from Karaganda Pass to Astana Nurly Zholtrain 086Т / ...
4h 14m$5–110Drive 219.6 km
- Drive from Karaganda to Nur-Sultan Airport (NQZ)car 219.6 km
2h 8m$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karaganda to Nur-Sultan Airport (NQZ)taxi 219.6 km
2h 8m$27–33Train via Karaganda Pass
- Take the train from Karaganda Pass to Astana Nurly Zholtrain 145Ц
4h 59m$59–110
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karaganda to Nur-Sultan Airport (NQZ) is to bus and line 10 bus which costs $6 - $9 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Karaganda to Nur-Sultan Airport (NQZ) is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Karaganda station to Nur-Sultan Airport (NQZ). However, there are services departing from Karagandy Bus station and arriving at Astana Airport via Astana 1 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Karaganda to Nur-Sultan Airport (NQZ). However, there are services departing from Karaganda Pass and arriving at Airport via Nurly Zhol. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Karaganda and Nur-Sultan Airport (NQZ) is 245 km. The road distance is 219.6 km.
The best way to get from Karaganda to Nur-Sultan Airport (NQZ) without a car is to bus and line 10 bus which takes 4h 3m and costs $6 - $9.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Karaganda to Nur-Sultan Airport (NQZ), including transfers.
Karaganda to Nur-Sultan Airport (NQZ) bus services, operated by Karagandy Bus Terminal, depart from Karagandy Bus station.
Karaganda to Nur-Sultan Airport (NQZ) train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Karaganda Pass station.
The best way to get from Karaganda to Nur-Sultan Airport (NQZ) is to bus and line 10 bus which takes 4h 3m and costs $6 - $9. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $5 - $110 and takes 4h 14m.
What companies run services between Karaganda, Kazakhstan and Nur-Sultan Airport (NQZ), Kazakhstan?
You can take a bus from Karagandy Bus station to Astana Airport via Astana Saparzhai Bus station and Astana 1 station in around 4h 3m. 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.
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Karaganda Pass to Astana Nurly Zhol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $23–35
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $13–18
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $4–6
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Karaganda Pass to Astana Nurly Zhol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $7–9
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $6–10
- Phone
- +7 (717) 260-66-60
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Karaganda Pass to Astana Nurly Zhol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $55–80
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $80–110
Train from Karaganda Pass to Astana Nurly Zhol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $55–80
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $80–110
- Website
- Karagandy Bus Terminal
Bus from Karagandy Bus station to Astana Saparzhai Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7
- Website
- Karagandy Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Karagandy Bus Terminal
- Phone
- +7 727 396-70-63
- Website
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
Bus from Karagandy Bus station to Astana Saparzhai Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
- Phone
- 109
- [email protected]
- Website
- Astana Public Transport
Bus from Astana 1 station to Astana Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Astana Public Transport
- Schedules at
- Astana Public Transport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Estimated price
- $27–33
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More Questions & Answers
Karaganda to Nur-Sultan Airport (NQZ) bus services, operated by Karagandy Bus Terminal, arrive at Astana Saparzhai Bus station.
Karaganda to Nur-Sultan Airport (NQZ) train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Astana Nurly Zhol station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karaganda to Nur-Sultan Airport (NQZ) is 220 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Karaganda to Nur-Sultan Airport (NQZ).
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