There are 4 ways to get from Temirtau to Balqash by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Karagandy Bus station to Balhashbus A500 / ...
8h 24mDrive 410.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Temirtau to Balqashcar 410.8 km
3h 44m$16–23Train
- Take the train from Vesna to Karaganda Passtrain 876М / ...
- Take the train from Karaganda Pass to Balhash 2train 122Ц / ...
11h 16mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Temirtau to Balqashtaxi 410.8 km
3h 44m$140–170
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Temirtau to Balqash is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Temirtau to Balqash is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Temirtau to Balqash. However, there are services departing from Temirtau and arriving at Balhash via Karagandy Bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Temirtau to Balqash. However, there are services departing from Vesna and arriving at Balhash 2 via Karaganda Pass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.
The distance between Temirtau and Balqash is 424 km. The road distance is 410.8 km.
The best way to get from Temirtau to Balqash without a car is to bus which takes 8h 24m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Temirtau to Balqash, including transfers.
Temirtau to Balqash bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, depart from Karagandy Bus station.
Temirtau to Balqash train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (Commuter Trains), depart from Vesna station.
The best way to get from Temirtau to Balqash is to bus which takes 8h 24m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 11h 16m.
What companies run services between Temirtau, Kazakhstan and Balqash, Kazakhstan?
Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal operates a bus from Karagandy Bus station to Balhash twice daily, and the journey takes 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vesna to Balhash 2 via Karaganda Pass in around 11h 16m.
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Vesna to Karaganda Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Karaganda Pass to Balhash 2
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–24
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $13–15
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $21–24
Bus from Karagandy Bus station to Balhash
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Estimated price
- $140–170
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Booking & Getting There
Temirtau to Balqash bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, arrive at Balhash station.
Temirtau to Balqash train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (Commuter Trains), arrive at Karaganda Pass station.
Yes, the driving distance between Temirtau to Balqash is 411 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Temirtau to Balqash.
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