What is the cheapest way to get from Saint Petersburg to Karaganda?

The cheapest way to get from Saint Petersburg to Karaganda is to bus and train which costs $75 - $170 and takes 2 days 15h.

What is the fastest way to get from Saint Petersburg to Karaganda?

The fastest way to get from Saint Petersburg to Karaganda is to fly which takes 10h 49m and costs $180 - $800.

Is there a direct train between Saint Petersburg and Karaganda?

No, there is no direct train from Saint Petersburg to Karaganda. However, there are services departing from Spasskaya and arriving at Karaganda Pass via Ladozhsky Railway Terminal and Kamensk-Uralskii. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 15h.

How far is it from Saint Petersburg to Karaganda?

The distance between Saint Petersburg and Karaganda is 2965 km. The road distance is 3552.5 km.

How do I travel from Saint Petersburg to Karaganda without a car?

The best way to get from Saint Petersburg to Karaganda without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 15h and costs $75 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Saint Petersburg to Karaganda?

It takes approximately 10h 49m to get from Saint Petersburg to Karaganda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saint Petersburg to Karaganda train from?

Saint Petersburg to Karaganda train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Ladozhsky Railway Terminal station.

Train or fly from Saint Petersburg to Karaganda?

The best way to get from Saint Petersburg to Karaganda is to fly which takes 10h 49m and costs $180 - $800. Alternatively, you can train via Kamensk-Ural’skiy, which costs $170 - $370 and takes 2 days 15h.

What is the time difference between Saint Petersburg and Karaganda?

Karaganda is 2h ahead of Saint Petersburg. It is currently 8:17 PM in Saint Petersburg and 10:17 PM in Karaganda.

Where does the Saint Petersburg to Karaganda train arrive?

Saint Petersburg to Karaganda train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Kamensk-Uralskii station.

Can I drive from Saint Petersburg to Karaganda?

Yes, the driving distance between Saint Petersburg to Karaganda is 3552 km. It takes approximately 44h 18m to drive from Saint Petersburg to Karaganda.

Where can I stay near Karaganda?

There are 229+ hotels available in Karaganda.

Saint Petersburg to Karaganda - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Saint Petersburg to Karaganda by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport
best
1. Fly from Pulkovo Airport (LED) to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF)plane LED - KGF
10h 49m
$186–757
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal to Kazan' North bus stationbus
2. Take the train from Kazan-2 to Yekaterinburg-Passtrain
3. Take the bus from Yekaterinburg Severnyi to Karagandy Bus stationbus
2d 15h
$77–166
Train via Kamensk-Ural’skiy
1. Take the train from Ladozhsky Railway Terminal to Kamensk-Uralskiitrain 145А
2. Take the train from Kamensk-Uralskii to Karaganda Passtrain 114Ц
2d 15h
$176–361
Drive 3,552.5 km
1. Drive from Saint Petersburg to Karagandacar 3,552.5 km
44h 18m
$291–421
Fly to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport, train
1. Fly from Pulkovo Airport (LED) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)plane LED - NQZ
2. Take the train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Karaganda Passtrain
11h 54m
$137–663
Train
1. Take the train from Moskovsky Railway Terminal to Leningradsky Railway Terminaltrain 741У / ...
2. Take the train from Paveletsky Rail Terminal to Karaganda Passtrain 084Й
2d 21h
Train via Ufa
1. Take the train from Moskovsky Railway Terminal to Ufatrain 047А
2. Take the train from Ufa to Karaganda Passtrain 084Й
3d 9h
$195–385

Pulkovo Airport (LED) to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF) flights

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11h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,965 km
Duration: 10h 49m

What companies run services between Saint Petersburg, Russia and Karaganda, Kazakhstan?

S7 Airlines, Aeroflot Russian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Pulkovo Airport (LED) to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Spasskaya to Karaganda Pass via Ladozhskaya, Ladozhsky Railway Terminal, and Kamensk-Uralskii in around 2d 15h.

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