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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Nur Sultan to Balqash

Composite routes from Nur Sultan to Balqash

Cheapest
7 h 26 min
Car
591 km.
from $32
Other
14 h 51 min
Plane, Train
542 km.
from $138.41

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Karaganda
Ave. Duration:
5h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.57–$444.63

Flyr

Website:
flyr.com/en
Plane from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Karaganda
Ave. Duration:
5h 33m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.57–$444.63

Qazaq Air

Website:
flyqazaq.com/
Plane from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Karaganda
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.87–$139.74

Train operators

Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ)

Phone:
1433
Email:
Website:
railways.kz/ru/
Train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Balhash
Ave. Duration:
12h 53m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.16–$17.79
Train from Karaganda Pass to Balhash
Ave. Duration:
8h 23m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.26–$12.70

Bus operators

Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal

Website:
saparzhai.kz/
Bus from Saparzhai bus station to Balhash
Ave. Duration:
9h 54m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Nur-Sultan to Balqash?

The cheapest way to get from Nur-Sultan to Balqash is to train which costs $8.70 - $16.30 and takes 14h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nur-Sultan to Balqash?

The fastest way to get from Nur-Sultan to Balqash is to drive which takes 7h 29m and costs $21.74 - $32.61 .

Is there a direct bus between Nur-Sultan and Balqash?

No, there is no direct bus from Nur-Sultan to Balqash. However, there are services departing from Park Zhabaeva and arriving at Balhash via Saparzhai bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.

How far is it from Nur-Sultan to Balqash?

The distance between Nur-Sultan and Balqash is 611 km. The road distance is 592 km.

How do I travel from Nur-Sultan to Balqash without a car?

The best way to get from Nur-Sultan to Balqash without a car is to bus which takes 11h 9m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Nur-Sultan to Balqash?

It takes approximately 11h 9m to get from Nur-Sultan to Balqash, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nur-Sultan to Balqash bus from?

Nur-Sultan to Balqash bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, depart from Saparzhai bus station.

Train, bus or fly from Nur-Sultan to Balqash?

The best way to get from Nur-Sultan to Balqash is to bus which takes 11h 9m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $8.70 - $16.30 and takes 14h 5m. There are no good options to fly between Nur-Sultan to Balqash.

Where does the Nur-Sultan to Balqash bus arrive?

Nur-Sultan to Balqash bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, arrive at Balhash station.

Can I drive from Nur-Sultan to Balqash?

Yes, the driving distance between Nur-Sultan to Balqash is 592 km. It takes approximately 7h 29m to drive from Nur-Sultan to Balqash.

Where can I stay near Balqash?

There are 85+ hotels available in Balqash. Prices start at $0.00 per night.
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