There are 3 ways to get from Petropavl to Balqash by train or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Petropavlovsk to Akadyrtrain 076Ц / ...
- Take the train from Akadyr to Balhash 2train 122Ц
21h 25m$30–184Drive 1,081.8 km
- Drive from Petropavl to Balqashcar 1,081.8 km
10h 45m$42–61Train via Arshaly
- Take the train from Petropavlovsk to Arshalytrain 084Й
- Take the train from Arshaly to Balhash 2train 122Ц
23h 14m$85–158
Petropavl to Balqash by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Petropavl to Balqash is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 10h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Petropavl to Balqash is to drive which takes 10h 45m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct train from Petropavl to Balqash. However, there are services departing from Petropavlovsk and arriving at Balhash 2 via Akadyr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 25m.
The distance between Petropavl and Balqash is 1169 km. The road distance is 1081.8 km.
The best way to get from Petropavl to Balqash without a car is to train which takes 21h 25m and costs $29 - $190.
It takes approximately 21h 25m to get from Petropavl to Balqash, including transfers.
Petropavl to Balqash train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Petropavlovsk station.
Petropavl to Balqash train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Akadyr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Petropavl to Balqash is 1082 km. It takes approximately 10h 45m to drive from Petropavl to Balqash.
There are 140+ hotels available in Balqash.
What companies run services between Petropavl, Kazakhstan and Balqash, Kazakhstan?
You can take a train from Petropavlovsk to Balhash 2 via Akadyr in around 21h 25m.
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Petropavlovsk to Akadyr
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–32
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $18–20
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $28–32
Train from Akadyr to Balhash 2
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–20
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $11–12
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $17–20
Train from Arshaly to Balhash 2
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–27
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $15–17
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $23–27
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Petropavlovsk to Akadyr
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 11m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $85–170
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $85–130
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $120–170
Train from Petropavlovsk to Arshaly
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $70–100
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $100–140
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including 4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia, Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland, and How to travel India's Golden Triangle - to help you get the most out of your next trip.