There are 5 ways to get from Nur-Sultan to Karaganda by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Karagandy Bus stationbus А100 / ...
4h 15m$7Train
cheapest- Take the train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Karaganda Passtrain 086Р / ...
4h 17m$4–110Drive 213.7 km
- Drive from Nur-Sultan to Karagandacar 213.7 km
2h 6m$9–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nur-Sultan to Karagandataxi 213.7 km
2h 6m$26–31Train via Dom Ministerstv
- Take the train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Karaganda Passtrain 146Н
5h 31m$55–110
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nur-Sultan to Karaganda is to bus which costs $7 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Nur-Sultan to Karaganda is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $8 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Nur-Sultan to Karaganda station. However, there are services departing from Park Zhabaeva and arriving at Karagandy Bus station via Saparzhai bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Nur-Sultan to Karaganda. However, there are services departing from National Museum and arriving at Karaganda Pass via Astana Nurly Zhol. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Nur-Sultan and Karaganda is 235 km. The road distance is 213.7 km.
The best way to get from Nur-Sultan to Karaganda without a car is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs $7.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Nur-Sultan to Karaganda, including transfers.
Nur-Sultan to Karaganda bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, depart from Saparzhai bus station.
Nur-Sultan 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 to Karaganda is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs $7. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4 - $110 and takes 4h 17m.
What companies run services between Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan and Karaganda, Kazakhstan?
Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal operates a bus from Saparzhai bus station to Karagandy Bus station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $7 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, 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.
- 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
- Phone
- +7 (717) 260-66-60
- [email protected]
- Website
- railways.kz
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 Astana Nurly Zhol to Karaganda Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- 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
- Website
- saparzhai.kz
Bus from Saparzhai bus station to Karagandy Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7
- Website
- https://saparzhai.kz/
- Schedules at
- https://saparzhai.kz/расписание-автобусов
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Estimated price
- $26–31
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 to Karaganda bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, arrive at Karagandy Bus station.
Nur-Sultan to Karaganda train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Karaganda Pass station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nur-Sultan to Karaganda is 214 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Nur-Sultan to Karaganda.
There are 220+ hotels available in Karaganda.