What is the cheapest way to get from Nalchik to Astana?

The cheapest way to get from Nalchik to Astana is to bus and train which costs $100 - $200 and takes 2 days 23h.

What is the fastest way to get from Nalchik to Astana?

The fastest way to get from Nalchik to Astana is to bus and fly which takes 9h 32m and costs $100 - $500.

How far is it from Nalchik to Astana?

The distance between Nalchik and Astana is 2367 km. The road distance is 2838.5 km.

How do I travel from Nalchik to Astana without a car?

The best way to get from Nalchik to Astana without a car is to bus and train via Atyrau which takes 2 days 19h and costs $120 - $230.

How long does it take to get from Nalchik to Astana?

It takes approximately 9h 32m to get from Nalchik to Astana, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Nalchik and Astana?

Astana is 2h ahead of Nalchik. It is currently 11:06 PM in Nalchik and 1:06 AM in Astana.

Can I drive from Nalchik to Astana?

Yes, the driving distance between Nalchik to Astana is 2839 km. It takes approximately 42h 29m to drive from Nalchik to Astana.

Where can I stay near Astana?

There are 2731+ hotels available in Astana.

Nalchik to Astana - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Nalchik to Astana by bus, plane, train, or car

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Bus to Mineralnye Vody Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Nalchik Bus station to Mineral'nye Vodybus
2. Fly from Mineralnye Vody Airport (MRV) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)plane MRV - NQZ
9h 32m
$106–496
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nalchik Bus station to Mineral'nye Vodybus
2. Take the train from Mineralnye Vody to Petropavlovsktrain
3. Take the train from Petropavlovsk to Astana 1train
2d 23h
$102–193
Bus, train via Atyrau
1. Take the bus from Nalchik Bus station to Elistabus
2. Take the bus from Elista to Astrakhan Bus stationbus
3. Take the train from Astrakhan to Atyrautrain
4. Take the train from Atyrau to Astana Nurly Zholtrain
2d 19h
$126–223
Drive 2,838.5 km
1. Drive from Nalchik to Astanacar 2,838.5 km
42h 29m
$233–336
Bus, bus to Tbilisi International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Nalchik Bus station to Vladikavkaz 1 Bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Vladikavkaz 1 Bus station to Ortachala Bus Stationbus
3. Fly from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)plane TBS - NQZ
13h 22m
Bus to Batumi International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Baksan to Batumi Bus stationbus
2. Fly from Batumi International Airport (BUS) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)plane BUS - NQZ
24h 57m
$362–534

Mineralnye Vody Airport (MRV) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) flights

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3h 35mAverage Duration

$107Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,366.7 km
Duration: 9h 32m

What companies run services between Nalchik, Russia and Astana, Kazakhstan?

There is no direct connection from Nalchik to Astana. However, you can take the bus to Mineral'nye Vody, take the bus to Mineralnye Vody Airport, walk to Mineralnye Vody Airport (MRV) airport, fly to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ), walk to Astana Airport, then take the line 10 bus to Narodnyy Bank. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nalchik Bus station to Litsey #9 via Elista, Astrakhan Bus station, Astrakhan, Atyrau, Astana Nurly Zhol, and Astana Nurly Zhol in around 2d 19h.

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