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Barnaul to Balqash trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Barnaul and Balqash takes 34h 39m and the fastest train takes 29h 24m. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Barnaul to Balqash. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

34h 39m
Duration
1,273 km
Distance
$122
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Barnaul to Balqash train times

Trains run 4 times a week between Barnaul and Balqash. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnaul is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Balqash at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 34h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ)Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ)36h 24m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ)Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ)36h 24m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ)Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ)36h 24m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ)Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ)29h 24m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,272.7 km
  • Duration: 34h 39m

What companies run services between Barnaul, Russia and Balqash, Kazakhstan?

You can take a train from Barnaul to Balhash 2 via Semey in around 29h 39m.

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