There are 5 ways to get from Nur-Sultan to Semey by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Semey Airport (PLX)plane NQZ - PLX
3h 1m$47–153Train
cheapest- Take the train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Semeytrain 068Ц
13h 52m$11–23Bus
- Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Semeybus В300
12h 29m$22Drive 744 km
- Drive from Nur-Sultan to Semeycar 744 km
7h 42m$29–42Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nur-Sultan to Semeytaxi 744 km
7h 42m$85–110
Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Semey Airport (PLX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nur-Sultan to Semey is to train which costs $11 - $23 and takes 13h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Nur-Sultan to Semey is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs $45 - $160.
No, there is no direct bus from Nur-Sultan to Semey. However, there are services departing from Park Zhabaeva and arriving at Semey via Saparzhai bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Nur-Sultan to Semey. However, there are services departing from National Museum and arriving at Semey via Astana Nurly Zhol. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 52m.
The distance between Nur-Sultan and Semey is 646 km. The road distance is 744 km.
The best way to get from Nur-Sultan to Semey without a car is to bus which takes 12h 29m and costs $22.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Nur-Sultan to Semey, including transfers.
Nur-Sultan to Semey bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, depart from Saparzhai bus station.
Nur-Sultan to Semey train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Astana Nurly Zhol station.
The best way to get from Nur-Sultan to Semey is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs $45 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 and takes 12h 29m, you could also train, which costs $11 - $23 and takes 13h 52m.
What companies run services between Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan and Semey, Kazakhstan?
Flyr and World Ticket fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Semey Airport (PLX) twice daily. Alternatively, Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal operates a bus from Saparzhai bus station to Semey once daily. Tickets cost $22 and the journey takes 11h 14m.
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Semey Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–460
- Website
- flyr.com
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Semey Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–150
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Semey
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- 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)
- $35–50
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $25–35
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $11–17
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Semey
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- 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)
- $17–23
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $12–18
- Website
- saparzhai.kz
Bus from Saparzhai bus station to Semey
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22
- Website
- https://saparzhai.kz/
- Schedules at
- https://saparzhai.kz/расписание-автобусов
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- Estimated price
- $85–110
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 Semey bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, arrive at Semey station.
Nur-Sultan to Semey train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Semey station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nur-Sultan to Semey is 744 km. It takes approximately 7h 42m to drive from Nur-Sultan to Semey.
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