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Two ways to Travel from Ust Kamenogorsk to Balqash

Composite routes from Ust Kamenogorsk to Balqash

Cheapest
17 h 37 min
Car
1328 km.
from $73
Other
17 h 37 min
Rideshare
1328 km.
from $17.32

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Oskemen Airport to Karaganda
Ave. Duration:
7h 1m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.22–$431.92
Plane from Oskemen Airport to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$40.65–$304.89
Plane from Semey Airport to Karaganda
Ave. Duration:
13h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.87–$419.22

Air Astana

Website:
airastana.com/global/en-us/
Plane from Oskemen Airport to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$50.81–$120.68

Flyr

Website:
flyr.com/en
Plane from Oskemen Airport to Karaganda
Ave. Duration:
6h 27m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$76.22–$431.92
Plane from Oskemen Airport to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$40.65–$304.89
Plane from Semey Airport to Karaganda
Ave. Duration:
13h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$69.87–$419.22

SCAT

Website:
scat.kz
Plane from Oskemen Airport to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$41.92–$101.63

Train operators

Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains)

Phone:
1433
Email:
Website:
railways.kz/ru/
Train from Almaty 2 to Sary-Shagan
Ave. Duration:
7h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.26–$26.68

Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ)

Phone:
1433
Email:
Website:
railways.kz/ru/
Train from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Shar
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.05–$8.26
Train from Shar to Balhash
Ave. Duration:
13h 41m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.80–$19.06
Train from Karaganda Pass to Balhash
Ave. Duration:
8h 23m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.26–$12.70
Train from Almaty 2 to Sary-Shagan
Ave. Duration:
7h 53m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.16–$16.51

Bus operators

Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal

Phone:
+7 727 396-70-63
Website:
ma-sairan.kz/
Bus from Sary-Shagan to Balhash
Ave. Duration:
2h 29m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$3.05–$4.32

Oskemen Bus Terminal

Phone:
+7 (7232) 76 50 40
Website:
autovokzal.kz/
Bus from Oskemen Bus station to Semey
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a week

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Balqash?

The cheapest way to get from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Balqash is to train which costs $10.87 - $23.91 and takes 18h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Balqash?

The fastest way to get from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Balqash is to fly and train and bus which takes 14h 43m and costs $46.74 - $119.57 .

Is there a direct train between Ust-Kamenogorsk and Balqash?

No, there is no direct train from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Balqash. However, there are services departing from Ust-Kamenogorsk and arriving at Balhash 2 via Shar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 3m.

How far is it from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Balqash?

The distance between Ust-Kamenogorsk and Balqash is 861 km. The road distance is 1360.8 km.

How do I travel from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Balqash without a car?

The best way to get from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Balqash without a car is to train which takes 18h 3m and costs $10.87 - $23.91 .

How long does it take to get from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Balqash?

It takes approximately 18h 3m to get from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Balqash, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ust-Kamenogorsk to Balqash train from?

Ust-Kamenogorsk to Balqash train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Ust-Kamenogorsk station.

Where does the Ust-Kamenogorsk to Balqash train arrive?

Ust-Kamenogorsk to Balqash train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Shar station.

Can I drive from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Balqash?

Yes, the driving distance between Ust-Kamenogorsk to Balqash is 1361 km. It takes approximately 18h 54m to drive from Ust-Kamenogorsk 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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