There are 7 ways to get from Nur-Sultan to Kurgan by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Petropavl
best- Take the train from Astana 1 to Petropavlovsktrain 076Х / ...
- Take the train from Petropavlovsk to Kurgantrain 059Н / ...
13h 34m₽1,881–4,994Bus
- Take the bus from Astana Saparzhai Bus station to Kurganbus 123
13h 43mDrive 760.2 km
- Drive from Nur-Sultan to Kurgancar 760.2 km
9h 20m₽5,188–7,493Fly to Kostanay Airport, bus
- Fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Kostanay Airport (KSN)plane NQZ - KSN
- Take the bus from Kostanay Bus station to Kurganbus
9h 53mTrain
- Take the train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Kurgantrain 083Ц / ...
15h 44m₽6,500–13,000Fly to Petropavlosk South Airport, train
- Fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Petropavlosk South Airport (PPK)plane NQZ - PPK
- Take the train from Petropavlovsk to Kurgantrain
11h 11m₽4,928–33,398Fly to Roshchino International Airport, bus
- Fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Roshchino International Airport (TJM)plane NQZ - TJM
- Take the bus from Tyumen Bus station to Kurganbus
15h 29m₽8,338–37,638
Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Kostanay Airport (KSN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nur-Sultan to Kurgan is to train via Petropavl which costs RUB 1800 - RUB 5000 and takes 13h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Nur-Sultan to Kurgan is to drive which takes 9h 20m and costs RUB 5000 - RUB 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Nur-Sultan to Kurgan. However, there are services departing from Park Zhabaeva and arriving at Kurgan via Astana Saparzhai Bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Nur-Sultan to Kurgan. However, there are services departing from Astana 1 and arriving at Kurgan via Petropavlovsk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 34m.
The distance between Nur-Sultan and Kurgan is 719 km. The road distance is 760.2 km.
The best way to get from Nur-Sultan to Kurgan without a car is to train via Petropavl which takes 13h 34m and costs RUB 1800 - RUB 5000.
It takes approximately 13h 34m to get from Nur-Sultan to Kurgan, including transfers.
Nur-Sultan to Kurgan bus services, operated by Karagandy Bus Terminal, depart from Astana Saparzhai Bus station.
Nur-Sultan to Kurgan train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Astana 1 station.
The best way to get from Nur-Sultan to Kurgan is to train via Petropavl which takes 13h 34m and costs RUB 1800 - RUB 5000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 43m.
What companies run services between Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan and Kurgan, Russia?
You can take a bus from Park Zhabaeva to Kurgan via Astana 1 station, Astana 1, and Petropavlovsk in around 13h 34m. Alternatively, Karagandy Bus Terminal operates a bus from Astana Saparzhai Bus station to Kurgan twice a week, and the journey takes 12h 28m.
- Website
- scat.kz
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Petropavlosk South Airport via Shimkent
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₽13,000–31,000
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Petropavlosk South Airport via Almaty
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₽13,000–31,000
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Roshchino International Airport via Shimkent
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₽15,000–42,000
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Astana 1 to Petropavlovsk
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,100–2,000
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- ₽1,100–1,200
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- ₽1,700–2,000
- Website
- Karagandy Bus Terminal
Bus from Astana Saparzhai Bus station to Kurgan
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Karagandy Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Karagandy Bus Terminal
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Booking & Getting There
Nur-Sultan to Kurgan bus services, operated by Karagandy Bus Terminal, arrive at Kurgan station.
Nur-Sultan to Kurgan train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Petropavlovsk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nur-Sultan to Kurgan is 760 km. It takes approximately 9h 20m to drive from Nur-Sultan to Kurgan.


