There are 4 ways to get from Kokshetau to Karaganda by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Kokshetau-1 to Astana 1train 056Ц / ...
- Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Karagandy Bus stationbus А100 / ...
9h 10m$14–27Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kokshetau-1 to Karaganda Passtrain 056Ц / ...
9h 35m$10–130Drive 519.4 km
- Drive from Kokshetau to Karagandacar 519.4 km
4h 51m$21–29Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kokshetau to Karagandataxi 519.4 km
4h 51m$120–150
Kokshetau to Karaganda by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kokshetau to Karaganda is to train and bus which costs $13 - $28 and takes 9h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Kokshetau to Karaganda is to drive which takes 4h 51m and costs $20 - $29.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kokshetau-1 and arriving at Karaganda Pass. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 35m.
The distance between Kokshetau and Karaganda is 509 km. The road distance is 519.4 km.
The best way to get from Kokshetau to Karaganda without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 10m and costs $13 - $28.
It takes approximately 9h 10m to get from Kokshetau to Karaganda, including transfers.
Kokshetau to Karaganda train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Kokshetau-1 station.
Kokshetau to Karaganda train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Karaganda Pass station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kokshetau to Karaganda is 519 km. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Kokshetau to Karaganda.
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What companies run services between Kokshetau, Kazakhstan and Karaganda, Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) operates a train from Kokshetau-1 to Karaganda Pass twice daily. Tickets cost $14–25 and the journey takes 9h 35m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Kokshetau-1 to Astana 1
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–21
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $11–12
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $18–21
Train from Kokshetau-1 to Karaganda Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $14–15
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $22–25
Bus from Saparzhai bus station to Karagandy Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7
- Website
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- Estimated price
- $120–150
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