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Six ways to Travel from Karaganda to Ulaanbaatar

Composite routes from Karaganda to Ulaanbaatar

Cheapest
2 d 2 h 36 min
Car
3436 km.
from $188
Other
2 d 14 h 7 min
2457 km.
from $117.75
3 d 3 h 34 min
Bus, Train
2458 km.
from $147.61
13 h 53 min
Train, Plane
2458 km.
from $784.73
28 h 20 min
Bus, Plane
2458 km.
from $315.87
3 d 12 h 14 min
2457 km.
from $159.07

Transport providers

Airlines

Aeroflot Russian Airlines

Website:
aeroflot.ru/
Plane from Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport to Ulan-Ude
Ave. Duration:
21h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$260.87–$923.91

Smartavia

Website:
flysmartavia.com/
Plane from Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport to Ulan-Ude
Ave. Duration:
18h
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$260.87–$923.91

S7 Airlines

Website:
s7.ru/
Plane from Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport to Ulan-Ude
Ave. Duration:
13h 15m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$597.83

IrAero

Website:
iraero.ru/
Plane from Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport to Ulan-Ude
Ave. Duration:
11h 40m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$532.61

Hunnu Air LLC

Website:
hunnuair.com/
Plane from Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport to Khöshig
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$652.17
Plane from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Khöshig
Ave. Duration:
7h 18m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$706.52

Train operators

Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains)

Phone:
1433
Email:
Website:
railways.kz/ru/
Train from Karaganda Pass to Astana
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.02–$13.04

Russian Railways (РЖД)

Phone:
8 (800) 775-00-00
Website:
eng.rzd.ru/
Train from Novosibirsk Gl to Sliudianka
Ave. Duration:
33h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$47.83–$76.09
Train from Omsk-Pass to Sliudianka
Ave. Duration:
42h 7m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$59.78–$97.83

Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ)

Phone:
1433
Email:
Website:
railways.kz/ru/
Train from Karaganda Pass to Astana
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$3.70–$7.61
Train from Karaganda Pass to Omsk-Pass
Ave. Duration:
20h 7m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$10.87–$20.65

Ulaanbaatar Railway

Phone:
+976-1900-1949
Email:
Website:
ubtz.mn/
Train from Sliudianka 1 to Ulaanbaatar
Ave. Duration:
20h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$10.87–$36.96
Train from Ulan-Ude to Ulaanbaatar
Ave. Duration:
14h 59m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$6.52–$23.91

Bus operators

Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal

Phone:
+7 727 396-70-63
Website:
ma-sairan.kz/
Bus from Karagandy Bus station to Astana
Ave. Duration:
3h 46m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.70–$5.11

Karagandy Bus Terminal

Website:
karaganda.avokzal.kz/
Bus from Karagandy Bus station to Astana
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.95
Bus from Karagandy Bus station to Novosibirsk
Ave. Duration:
19h 21m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$60.02

Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal

Website:
saparzhai.kz/
Bus from Saparzhai bus station to Ölgii
Ave. Duration:
32h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$39.62

National Road Transport Center

Phone:
+976 1900 1234
Email:
Website:
transdep.mn/
Bus from Ölgii to Dragon
Ave. Duration:
24h 58m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$30.43–$42.39

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Karaganda to Ulaanbaatar?

The cheapest way to get from Karaganda to Ulaanbaatar is to bus which costs $70.65 - $92.39 and takes 2 days 14h.

What is the fastest way to get from Karaganda to Ulaanbaatar?

The fastest way to get from Karaganda to Ulaanbaatar is to fly which takes 7h 17m and costs $152.17 - $706.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Karaganda and Ulaanbaatar?

No, there is no direct bus from Karaganda station to Ulaanbaatar. However, there are services departing from Karagandy Bus station and arriving at Dragon Bus Terminal via Saparzhai bus station and Ölgii. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 14h.

Is there a direct train between Karaganda and Ulaanbaatar?

No, there is no direct train from Karaganda to Ulaanbaatar. However, there are services departing from Karaganda Pass and arriving at Ulaanbaatar via Omsk-Pass and Sliudianka 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 12h.

How far is it from Karaganda to Ulaanbaatar?

The distance between Karaganda and Ulaanbaatar is 2520 km. The road distance is 3440.2 km.

How do I travel from Karaganda to Ulaanbaatar without a car?

The best way to get from Karaganda to Ulaanbaatar without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 14h and costs $70.65 - $92.39 .

How long does it take to get from Karaganda to Ulaanbaatar?

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Karaganda to Ulaanbaatar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karaganda to Ulaanbaatar bus from?

Karaganda to Ulaanbaatar bus services, operated by Karagandy Bus Terminal, depart from Karagandy Bus station.

Where do I catch the Karaganda to Ulaanbaatar train from?

Karaganda to Ulaanbaatar train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Karaganda Pass station.

Train, bus or fly from Karaganda to Ulaanbaatar?

The best way to get from Karaganda to Ulaanbaatar is to fly which takes 7h 17m and costs $152.17 - $706.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70.65 - $92.39 and takes 2 days 14h, you could also train, which costs $81.52 - $163.04 and takes 3 days 12h.

Where does the Karaganda to Ulaanbaatar bus arrive?

Karaganda to Ulaanbaatar bus services, operated by Karagandy Bus Terminal, arrive at Astana Saparzhai Bus station.

What is the time difference between Karaganda and Ulaanbaatar?

Ulaanbaatar is 3h ahead of Karaganda. It is currently 13:20 in Karaganda and 16:20 in Ulaanbaatar.

Where does the Karaganda to Ulaanbaatar train arrive?

Karaganda to Ulaanbaatar train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Omsk-Pass station.

Can I drive from Karaganda to Ulaanbaatar?

Yes, the driving distance between Karaganda to Ulaanbaatar is 3440 km. It takes approximately 2 days 3h to drive from Karaganda to Ulaanbaatar.

Where can I stay near Ulaanbaatar?

There are 234+ hotels available in Ulaanbaatar. Prices start at $48.14 per night.
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