What is the cheapest way to get from Ulaanbaatar Station to Astana?

The cheapest way to get from Ulaanbaatar Station to Astana is to bus and train which costs $120 - $290 and takes 3 days 2h.

What is the fastest way to get from Ulaanbaatar Station to Astana?

The fastest way to get from Ulaanbaatar Station to Astana is to taxi and fly which takes 6h 4m and costs $220 - $650.

Is there a direct train between Ulaanbaatar Station and Astana?

No, there is no direct train from Ulaanbaatar Station to Astana. However, there are services departing from Ulaanbaatar and arriving at Astana Nurly Zhol via Irkutsk Pas and Omsk-Pass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 8h.

How far is it from Ulaanbaatar Station to Astana?

The distance between Ulaanbaatar Station and Astana is 2632 km. The road distance is 3237.6 km.

How do I travel from Ulaanbaatar Station to Astana without a car?

The best way to get from Ulaanbaatar Station to Astana without a car is to bus and train which takes 3 days 2h and costs $120 - $290.

How long does it take to get from Ulaanbaatar Station to Astana?

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Ulaanbaatar Station to Astana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ulaanbaatar Station to Astana train from?

Ulaanbaatar Station to Astana train services, operated by Russian Railways (RZhD), depart from Ulaanbaatar station.

What is the time difference between Ulaanbaatar Station and Astana?

Astana is 3h behind Ulaanbaatar Station. It is currently 7:20 PM in Ulaanbaatar Station and 4:20 PM in Astana.

Where does the Ulaanbaatar Station to Astana train arrive?

Ulaanbaatar Station to Astana train services, operated by Russian Railways (RZhD), arrive at Irkutsk Pas station.

Can I drive from Ulaanbaatar Station to Astana?

Yes, the driving distance between Ulaanbaatar Station to Astana is 3238 km. It takes approximately 2 days 2h to drive from Ulaanbaatar Station to Astana.

Where can I stay near Astana?

There are 2688+ hotels available in Astana.

Ulaanbaatar Station to Astana - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Ulaanbaatar Station to Astana by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

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Taxi, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Ulaanbaatar Station to New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)taxi
2. Fly from New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)plane UBN - NQZ
6h 4m
$226–618
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dragon Bus Terminal to Sühbaatarbus Ub
2. Take the train from Sühbaatar to Irkutsk Pastrain
3. Take the train from Irkutsk Pas to Bolotnaiatrain
4. Take the bus from Bolotnoe to Novosibirsk Bus stationbus
5. Take the bus from Novosibirsk Bus station to Astana Saparzhai Bus stationbus
3d 2h
$129–285
Drive 3,237.6 km
1. Drive from Ulaanbaatar Station to Astanacar 3,237.6 km
2d 2h
$417–602
Train
1. Take the train from Ulaanbaatar to Irkutsk Pastrain
2. Take the train from Irkutsk Pas to Omsk-Passtrain
3. Take the train from Omsk-Pass to Astana Nurly Zholtrain
3d 8h
$199–399
Train via Slyudyanka
1. Take the train from Ulaanbaatar to Sliudianka 1train 305
2. Take the train from Sliudianka 1 to Omsk-Passtrain
3. Take the train from Omsk-Pass to Astana Nurly Zholtrain
3d 8h
$166–313

New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) flights

5Weekly Planes

6h 40mAverage Duration

$210Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,632.1 km
Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Ulaanbaatar Station, Mongolia and Astana, Kazakhstan?

You can take a train from Ulaanbaatar to Narodnyy Bank via Irkutsk Pas, Omsk-Pass, Astana Nurly Zhol, Astana Nurly Zhol, and Dom Ministerstv in around 3d 8h.

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