There are 5 ways to get from Nur-Sultan Airport (NQZ) to Karaganda by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Karaganda Passtrain 086Р / ...
4h 48m$4–110Line 10 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Astana Airport to Astana 1 stationbus 10 / ...
- Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Karagandy Bus stationbus А100 / ...
5h$7Drive 218.3 km
- Drive from Nur-Sultan Airport (NQZ) to Karagandacar 218.3 km
2h 8m$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nur-Sultan Airport (NQZ) to Karagandataxi 218.3 km
2h 8m$27–32Train via Airport
- Take the train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Karaganda Passtrain 146Н
5h 50m$55–110
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nur-Sultan Airport (NQZ) to Karaganda is to line 10 bus and bus which costs $7 - $8 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Nur-Sultan Airport (NQZ) to Karaganda is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Nur-Sultan Airport (NQZ) to Karaganda station. However, there are services departing from Astana Airport and arriving at Karagandy Bus station via Saparzhai bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Nur-Sultan Airport (NQZ) to Karaganda. However, there are services departing from Airport and arriving at Karaganda Pass via Astana Nurly Zhol. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Nur-Sultan Airport (NQZ) and Karaganda is 219 km. The road distance is 218.3 km.
The best way to get from Nur-Sultan Airport (NQZ) to Karaganda without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs $4 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Nur-Sultan Airport (NQZ) to Karaganda, including transfers.
Nur-Sultan Airport (NQZ) to Karaganda bus services, operated by Astana Public Transport, depart from Astana Airport station.
Nur-Sultan Airport (NQZ) to Karaganda train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Astana Nurly Zhol station.
The best way to get from Nur-Sultan Airport (NQZ) to Karaganda is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs $4 - $110. Alternatively, you can line 10 bus and bus, which costs $7 - $8 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Nur-Sultan Airport (NQZ), Kazakhstan and Karaganda, Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains) operates a train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Karaganda Pass 4 times a day. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Astana Airport to Karagandy Bus station via Astana 1 station and Saparzhai bus station in around 5h.
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Karaganda Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $23–35
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $13–18
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $4–6
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Karaganda Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $7–9
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $6–10
- Phone
- +7 (717) 260-66-60
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Karaganda Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $55–80
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $75–110
Train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Karaganda Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $55–80
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $75–110
- Phone
- 109
- [email protected]
- Website
- Astana Public Transport
Bus from Astana Airport to Astana 1 station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Astana Public Transport
- Schedules at
- Astana Public Transport
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
- 2h 8m
- Estimated price
- $27–32
Aparu Taxi
- Phone
- +77232584111
- Website
- aparutaxi.kz
Bolt app
- Website
- bolt.eu
Econom Taxi
- Website
- astana.economtaxi.kz
Yandex Taxi
- Website
- taxi.yandex.kz
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More Questions & Answers
Nur-Sultan Airport (NQZ) to Karaganda bus services, operated by Astana Public Transport, arrive at Astana 1 station.
Nur-Sultan Airport (NQZ) to Karaganda train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Karaganda Pass station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nur-Sultan Airport (NQZ) to Karaganda is 218 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Nur-Sultan Airport (NQZ) to Karaganda.
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