The average train between Balqash and Karaganda takes 9h 5m and the fastest train takes 8h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Balqash to Karaganda. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Balqash and Karaganda. The earliest departure is at 8:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Balqash is at 12:00 PM which arrives into Karaganda at 8:13 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 9h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Balqash station and arriving at Karaganda station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 9h 5m.
Balqash to Karaganda train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Balhash 2 station.
Balqash to Karaganda train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Karaganda Pass station.
The distance between Balqash and Karaganda is 357 km. The road distance is 471 km.
Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) operates a train from Balhash 2 to Karaganda Pass twice daily. Tickets cost $9–16 and the journey takes 9h 25m.
