The average train between Semey and Karaganda takes 26h 39m and the fastest train takes 18h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Semey 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 Semey and Karaganda. The earliest departure is at 12:47 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Semey is at 6:31 PM which arrives into Karaganda at 10:06 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 26h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Semey to Karaganda. However, there are services departing from Semey station and arriving at Karaganda station via Astana Nurly Zhol. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 39m.
Semey to Karaganda train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Semey station.
Semey to Karaganda train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Karaganda Pass station.
The distance between Semey and Karaganda is 515.4 km. The road distance is 1,007 km.
You can take a train from Semey to Karaganda Pass via Astana Nurly Zhol in around 16h 3m.