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How to get fromShymkent to Balqashby bus, train, car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Balhashbus bus 5
    12h 37m
    $27–28

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Shymkent to Sary-Shagantrain train 056X / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sary-Shagan to Balhashbus bus 205 / ...
    16h 44m
    $17–34

  3. Drive 892 km

    1. Drive from Shymkent to Balqashcar car 892 km
    11h 15m
    $35–50

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF)plane plane CIT - KGF
    2. Take the train from Karaganda Pass to Balhash 2train train
    12h 15m
    $117–215

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Shymkent to Akadyrtrain train 056X / ...
    2. Take the train from Akadyr to Balhash 2train train 122Ц
    23h 18m
    $27–53

Shymkent to Balqash by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration23h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 899.6 km
  • Duration: 12h 37m

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

Shymkent Samal Bus Terminal operates a bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Balhash 5 times a week. Tickets cost $26 and the journey takes 12h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shymkent to Balhash 2 via Akadyr in around 23h 18m.

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