What is the cheapest way to get from Oral to Balqash?

The cheapest way to get from Oral to Balqash is to train which costs $35 - $55 and takes 43h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oral to Balqash?

The fastest way to get from Oral to Balqash is to fly which takes 10h 5m and costs $180 - $320.

Is there a direct train between Oral and Balqash?

No, there is no direct train from Oral to Balqash. However, there are services departing from Uralsk and arriving at Balhash 2 via Astana Nurly Zhol. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 12m.

How far is it from Oral to Balqash?

The distance between Oral and Balqash is 1795 km. The road distance is 2247.1 km.

How do I travel from Oral to Balqash without a car?

The best way to get from Oral to Balqash without a car is to train which takes 43h 12m and costs $35 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Oral to Balqash?

It takes approximately 10h 5m to get from Oral to Balqash, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oral to Balqash train from?

Oral to Balqash train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Uralsk station.

Train or fly from Oral to Balqash?

The best way to get from Oral to Balqash is to fly which takes 10h 5m and costs $180 - $320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 43h 12m.

Where does the Oral to Balqash train arrive?

Oral to Balqash train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Astana Nurly Zhol station.

Can I drive from Oral to Balqash?

Yes, the driving distance between Oral to Balqash is 2247 km. It takes approximately 29h 20m to drive from Oral to Balqash.

How do I get a train ticket from Oral to Balqash?

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Where can I stay near Balqash?

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Oral to Balqash - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Oral to Balqash by plane, train, car, or bus

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Fly from Oral Ak Zhol Airport
best
1. Fly from Oral Ak Zhol Airport (URA) to Balhash (BXH)plane URA - BXH
10h 5m
$185–319
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Uralsk to Astana Nurly Zholtrain 081Ц
2. Take the train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Balhash 2train 122Ц / ...
43h 12m
$37–55
Drive 2,247.1 km
1. Drive from Oral to Balqashcar 2,247.1 km
29h 20m
$87–126
Train to Aktobe International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Uralsk to Aktobetrain
2. Fly from Aktobe International Airport (AKX) to Balhash (BXH)plane AKX - BXH
18h 18m
$154–396
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Uralsk to Otartrain
2. Take the train from Otar to Shyganaktrain
3. Take the bus from Shyganak to Balhashbus 205 / ...
2d 12h
$209–387

Oral to Balqash by train

3Weekly Trains

43h 12mAverage Duration

$37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,794.9 km
Duration: 10h 5m

What companies run services between Oral, Kazakhstan and Balqash, Kazakhstan?

Flyr, SCAT, and four other airlines fly from Oral Ak Zhol Airport (URA) to Balhash (BXH) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Uralsk to Balhash 2 via Astana Nurly Zhol in around 43h 12m.

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