What is the cheapest way to get from Nur-Sultan to Balqash?

The cheapest way to get from Nur-Sultan to Balqash is to train which costs $11 - $20 and takes 14h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nur-Sultan to Balqash?

The fastest way to get from Nur-Sultan to Balqash is to drive which takes 5h 22m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Nur-Sultan and Balqash?

No, there is no direct bus from Nur-Sultan to Balqash. However, there are services departing from Park Zhabaeva and arriving at Balhash via Saparzhai bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Nur-Sultan and Balqash?

No, there is no direct train from Nur-Sultan to Balqash. However, there are services departing from National Museum and arriving at Balhash 2 via Astana Nurly Zhol. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 12m.

How far is it from Nur-Sultan to Balqash?

The distance between Nur-Sultan and Balqash is 550 km. The road distance is 590.4 km.

How do I travel from Nur-Sultan to Balqash without a car?

The best way to get from Nur-Sultan to Balqash without a car is to bus which takes 11h 9m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Nur-Sultan to Balqash?

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Nur-Sultan to Balqash, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nur-Sultan to Balqash bus from?

Nur-Sultan to Balqash bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, depart from Saparzhai bus station.

Where do I catch the Nur-Sultan to Balqash train from?

Nur-Sultan to Balqash train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Astana Nurly Zhol station.

Train, bus or fly from Nur-Sultan to Balqash?

The best way to get from Nur-Sultan to Balqash is to fly which takes 5h 47m and costs $55 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 9m, you could also train, which costs $11 - $20 and takes 14h 12m.

Where does the Nur-Sultan to Balqash bus arrive?

Nur-Sultan to Balqash bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, arrive at Balhash station.

Where does the Nur-Sultan to Balqash train arrive?

Nur-Sultan to Balqash train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Balhash 2 station.

Can I drive from Nur-Sultan to Balqash?

Yes, the driving distance between Nur-Sultan to Balqash is 590 km. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Nur-Sultan to Balqash.

Where can I stay near Balqash?

There are 171+ hotels available in Balqash.

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There are 4 ways to get from Nur-Sultan to Balqash by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Balhash (BXH)plane NQZ - BXH
5h 47m
$58–145
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Balhash 2train 122Ц / ...
14h 12m
$11–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Balhashbus A500 / ...
11h 9m
Drive 590.4 km
1. Drive from Nur-Sultan to Balqashcar 590.4 km
5h 22m
$23–33

Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Balhash (BXH) flights

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Distance: 550.5 km
Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan and Balqash, Kazakhstan?

Air Astana, SCAT, and two other airlines fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Balhash (BXH) twice daily. Alternatively, Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal operates a bus from Saparzhai bus station to Balhash twice daily, and the journey takes 9h 54m.

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