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How to get fromKostanay to Balqashby train, car, plane, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Kostanay to Balqash by train, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Kostanay to Akadyrtrain train 044Ц
    2. Take the train from Akadyr to Balhash 2train train 122Ц
    29h
    $34–59

  2. Drive 1,272.4 km

    1. Drive from Kostanay to Balqashcar car 1,272.4 km
    14h 16m
    $50–72

  3. Fly to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kostanay Airport (KSN) to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF)plane plane KSN - KGF
    2. Take the train from Karaganda Pass to Balhash 2train train
    20h 37m
    $183–317

  4. Fly to Almaty International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Kostanay Airport (KSN) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane plane KSN - ALA
    2. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Sary-Shagantrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sary-Shagan to Balhashbus bus
    15h 11m
    $108–299

Kostanay to Balqash by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration29hAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,468 km
  • Duration: 29h

What companies run services between Kostanay, Kazakhstan and Balqash, Kazakhstan?

You can take a train from Kostanay to Balhash 2 via Akadyr in around 29h.

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