There are 6 ways to get from Novokuznetsk to Karaganda by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Novokuznetsk Bus station to Novosibirsk Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Novosibirsk Bus station to Karagandy Bus stationbus
28h 25m$53–80Train via Omsk
- Take the train from Novokuzneck to Omsk-Passtrain 013Н / ...
- Take the train from Omsk-Pass to Karaganda Passtrain 146Н
36h 42m$133–256Drive 1,298 km
- Drive from Novokuznetsk to Karagandacar 1,298 km
18h 57m$107–154Fly to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport, train
- Fly from Novokuznetsk Spichenkovo (NOZ) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)plane NOZ - NQZ
- Take the train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Karaganda Passtrain
17h 12m$81–469Train
- Take the train from Novokuzneck to Barnaultrain
- Take the train from Barnaul to Semeytrain
- Take the train from Semey to Karaganda Passtrain
46h 58m$102–211Fly to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport
- Fly from Novokuznetsk Spichenkovo (NOZ) to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF)plane NOZ - KGF
4h 57m$95–443
Novokuznetsk to Karaganda by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Novokuznetsk to Karaganda is to bus which costs $50 - $80 and takes 28h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Novokuznetsk to Karaganda is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs $95 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Novokuznetsk station to Karaganda station. However, there are services departing from Novokuznetsk Bus station and arriving at Karagandy Bus station via Novosibirsk Bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Novokuznetsk to Karaganda. However, there are services departing from Novokuzneck and arriving at Karaganda Pass via Omsk-Pass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 42m.
The distance between Novokuznetsk and Karaganda is 1623 km. The road distance is 1298 km.
The best way to get from Novokuznetsk to Karaganda without a car is to bus which takes 28h 25m and costs $50 - $80.
It takes approximately 28h 25m to get from Novokuznetsk to Karaganda, including transfers.
Novokuznetsk to Karaganda bus services, operated by Avtovokzaly.ru, depart from Novokuznetsk Bus station.
Novokuznetsk to Karaganda train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Novokuzneck station.
The best way to get from Novokuznetsk to Karaganda is to bus which takes 28h 25m and costs $50 - $80. Alternatively, you can train via Omsk, which costs $130 - $260 and takes 36h 42m, you could also fly, which costs $95 - $450 and takes 4h 57m.
What companies run services between Novokuznetsk, Russia and Karaganda, Kazakhstan?
You can take a bus from Novokuznetsk Bus station to Karagandy Bus station via Novosibirsk Bus station in around 28h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Novokuzneck to Karaganda Pass via Omsk-Pass in around 36h 42m.
- Website
- flyqazaq.com
Flights from Novokuznetsk Spichenkovo to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport via Novosibirsk, Omsk
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–370
- Website
- s7.ru
Flights from Novokuznetsk Spichenkovo to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport via Novosibirsk
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $70–350
Flights from Novokuznetsk Spichenkovo to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport via Novosibirsk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–430
- Website
- flyredwings.com
Flights from Novokuznetsk Spichenkovo to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport via Koltsovo
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- eng.rzd.ru
Train from Novokuzneck to Omsk-Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- $150–210
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- $30–45
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- $45–70
Train from Novokuzneck to Barnaul
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–40
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- $85–120
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- $14–18
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- $26–40
- Phone
- +7 (717) 260-66-60
- [email protected]
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Omsk-Pass to Karaganda Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–190
- 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)
- $100–140
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $140–190
Train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Karaganda Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- 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)
- $55–80
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $75–110
Train from Barnaul to Semey
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- 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)
- $70–100
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $95–140
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Karaganda Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- 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)
- $23–35
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $12–18
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $4–6
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Karaganda Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- 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)
- $6–9
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $6–10
Train from Semey to Karaganda Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- 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)
- $26–35
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $18–25
- Phone
- 8-800-775-45-73
- Website
- avtovokzaly.ru
Bus from Novokuznetsk Bus station to Novosibirsk Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–25
- Schedules at
- avtovokzaly.ru
Bus from Novosibirsk Bus station to Karagandy Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- avtovokzaly.ru
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More Questions & Answers
Novokuznetsk to Karaganda bus services, operated by Avtovokzaly.ru, arrive at Novosibirsk Bus Station.
Karaganda is 2h behind Novokuznetsk. It is currently 4:37 PM in Novokuznetsk and 2:37 PM in Karaganda.
Novokuznetsk to Karaganda train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Omsk-Pass station.
Yes, the driving distance between Novokuznetsk to Karaganda is 1298 km. It takes approximately 18h 57m to drive from Novokuznetsk to Karaganda.
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