What is the cheapest way to get from Almaty to Balhash 2?

The cheapest way to get from Almaty to Balhash 2 is to bus which costs $10 - $15 and takes 10h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Almaty to Balhash 2?

The fastest way to get from Almaty to Balhash 2 is to drive which takes 6h 1m and costs $24 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Almaty and Balhash 2?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Almaty Sayran Bus Station station and arriving at Balhash. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Almaty and Balhash 2?

No, there is no direct train from Almaty to Balhash 2. However, there are services departing from Almaty 2 and arriving at Balhash 2 via Akadyr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 22m.

How far is it from Almaty to Balhash 2?

The distance between Almaty and Balhash 2 is 639 km. The road distance is 625.9 km.

How do I travel from Almaty to Balhash 2 without a car?

The best way to get from Almaty to Balhash 2 without a car is to bus which takes 10h 57m and costs $10 - $15.

How long does it take to get from Almaty to Balhash 2?

The bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Balhash takes 10h 32m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Almaty to Balhash 2 bus from?

Almaty to Balhash 2 bus services, operated by Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal, depart from Almaty Sayran Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Almaty to Balhash 2 train from?

Almaty to Balhash 2 train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Almaty 2 station.

Train or bus from Almaty to Balhash 2?

The best way to get from Almaty to Balhash 2 is to bus which takes 10h 57m and costs $10 - $15. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $17 - $180 and takes 20h 22m.

Where does the Almaty to Balhash 2 bus arrive?

Almaty to Balhash 2 bus services, operated by Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal, arrive at Balhash station.

Where does the Almaty to Balhash 2 train arrive?

Almaty to Balhash 2 train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Akadyr station.

Can I drive from Almaty to Balhash 2?

Yes, the driving distance between Almaty to Balhash 2 is 626 km. It takes approximately 6h 1m to drive from Almaty to Balhash 2.

Where can I stay near Balhash 2?

There are 118+ hotels available in Balhash 2.

Almaty to Balhash 2 - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Almaty to Balhash 2 by bus, train, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Balhash205 / ...
10h 57m
$10–15
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Sary-Shagan003Ц / ...
2. Take the bus from Sary-Shagan to Balhash205 / ...
11h 27m
$11–141
Drive 625.9 km
1. Drive from Almaty to Balhash 2625.9 km
6h 1m
$25–35
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Almaty to Balhash 2625.9 km
6h 1m
$95–120
Train
1. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Akadyr073Т / ...
2. Take the train from Akadyr to Balhash 2122Ц
20h 22m
$18–175

Almaty to Balhash 2 by train

7Weekly Trains

20h 22mAverage Duration

$18Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 638.8 km
Duration: 10h 57m

What companies run services between Almaty, Kazakhstan and Balhash 2, Kazakhstan?

Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal operates a bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Balhash twice daily. Tickets cost $10–15 and the journey takes 10h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Almaty 2 to Balhash 2 via Akadyr in around 20h 22m.

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