There are 5 ways to get from Karaganda to Zharkent by plane, car, train, or bus
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Fly, drive
best- Fly from Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF) to Yining Airport (YIN)plane KGF - YIN
- Drive from Yining Airport (YIN) to Zharkentcar
7h 54m$220–679Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Karagandy Bus station to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus A500
- Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Zharkentbus 157
23h$27–31Train via Almaty
- Take the train from Karaganda Pass to Almaty 2train 004Ц / ...
- Take the train from Almaty 1 to Kerimagashtrain 886Х
22h$31–227Drive 1,247.2 km
- Drive from Karaganda to Zharkentcar 1,247.2 km
11h 11m$49–70Train
- Take the train from Karaganda Pass to Almaty 1train 044Ц / ...
- Take the train from Almaty 1 to Kerimagashtrain 886Х
26h 12m$29–221
Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF) to Yining Airport (YIN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karaganda to Zharkent is to bus which costs $27 - $32 and takes 23h.
The fastest way to get from Karaganda to Zharkent is to fly and drive which takes 7h 54m and costs $220 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Karaganda station to Zharkent. However, there are services departing from Karagandy Bus station and arriving at Zharkent via Almaty Sayran Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h.
No, there is no direct train from Karaganda to Zharkent. However, there are services departing from Karaganda Pass and arriving at Kerimagash via Almaty 2 and Almaty 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h.
The distance between Karaganda and Zharkent is 1033 km. The road distance is 1247.2 km.
The best way to get from Karaganda to Zharkent without a car is to train via Almaty which takes 22h and costs $30 - $230.
It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Karaganda to Zharkent, including transfers.
Karaganda to Zharkent bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, depart from Karagandy Bus station.
Karaganda to Zharkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Karaganda Pass station.
The best way to get from Karaganda to Zharkent is to train via Almaty which takes 22h and costs $30 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $32 and takes 23h.
What companies run services between Karaganda, Kazakhstan and Zharkent, Almaty Oblysy, Kazakhstan?
You can take a train from Karaganda Pass to Zharkent via Almaty 2, Almaty 1, and Kerimagash in around 22h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karagandy Bus station to Zharkent via Almaty Sayran Bus Station in around 23h.
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport to Yining Airport via Almaty
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Sunday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
- Website
- flyr.com
Flights from Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport to Yining Airport via Almaty
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–650
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Karaganda Pass to Almaty 2
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–21
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $40–60
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $30–45
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $15–21
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Karaganda Pass to Almaty 2
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $22–29
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $15–22
Train from Karaganda Pass to Almaty 1
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $22–29
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $15–22
- Phone
- +7 (717) 260-66-60
- [email protected]
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Karaganda Pass to Almaty 2
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $100–150
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $150–210
Train from Karaganda Pass to Almaty 1
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 1m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $110–210
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $110–150
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $150–210
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Almaty 1 to Kerimagash
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
Train from Almaty 1 to Kerimagash
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- Website
- saparzhai.kz
Bus from Karagandy Bus station to Almaty Sayran Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22
- Website
- https://saparzhai.kz/
- Schedules at
- https://saparzhai.kz/расписание-автобусов
- Website
- karaganda.avokzal.kz
Bus from Karagandy Bus station to Almaty Sayran Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22
- Website
- https://karaganda.avokzal.kz/
- Schedules at
- https://karaganda.avokzal.kz/расписание-автобусов
- Phone
- +7 727 396-70-63
- Website
- ma-sairan.kz
Bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Zharkent
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- https://ma-sairan.kz/
- Schedules at
- https://ma-sairan.kz/расписание-автобусов
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More Questions & Answers
Karaganda to Zharkent bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, arrive at Almaty Sayran Bus Station.
Karaganda to Zharkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Almaty 2 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karaganda to Zharkent is 1247 km. It takes approximately 11h 11m to drive from Karaganda to Zharkent.
There are four+ hotels available in Zharkent.