There are 6 ways to get from Astrakhan to Karaganda by plane, train, or car
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Fly to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport
best- Fly from Astrakhan/Narimanovo Airport (ASF) to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF)ASF - KGF
11h 14m$205–858Train
cheapest- Take the train from Astrakhan to Atyrau
- Take the train from Atyrau to Astana Nurly Zhol
- Take the train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Karaganda Pass
2d 6h$86–259Train via Saksaul’skiy
- Take the train from Astrahan 1 to Aksaraiskaia
- Take the train from Aksarayskaya-1 to Ganjuschkino330 / ...
- Take the train from Ganjuschkino to Atyrau330 / ...
- Take the train from Atyrau to Saksaul
- Take the train from Saksaul to Karaganda Pass
44h 28mDrive 2,461.9 km
- Drive from Astrakhan to Karaganda2,461.9 km
35h 9m$202–292Fly to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport, train
- Fly from Astrakhan/Narimanovo Airport (ASF) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)ASF - NQZ
- Take the train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Karaganda Pass
13h 33m$136–704Train #2
- Take the train from Astrahan 1 to Abdulino147Ж / ...
- Take the train from Abdulino to Karaganda Pass084Й
2d 15h$178–340
Astrakhan/Narimanovo Airport (ASF) to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Astrakhan to Karaganda is to train which costs $85 - $260 and takes 2 days 6h.
The fastest way to get from Astrakhan to Karaganda is to fly which takes 11h 14m and costs $200 - $900.
No, there is no direct train from Astrakhan to Karaganda. However, there are services departing from Astrahan 1 and arriving at Karaganda Pass via Aksarayskaya-1, Ganjuschkino, Atyrau and Saksaul. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 28m.
The distance between Astrakhan and Karaganda is 1947 km. The road distance is 2461.9 km.
The best way to get from Astrakhan to Karaganda without a car is to train via Saksaul’skiy which takes 44h 28m and costs .
It takes approximately 11h 14m to get from Astrakhan to Karaganda, including transfers.
Astrakhan to Karaganda train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Astrahan 1 station.
The best way to get from Astrakhan to Karaganda is to fly which takes 11h 14m and costs $200 - $900. Alternatively, you can train via Saksaul’skiy, which costs and takes 44h 28m.
Karaganda is 1h ahead of Astrakhan. It is currently 1:05 AM in Astrakhan and 2:05 AM in Karaganda.
Astrakhan to Karaganda train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Aksaraiskaia station.
What companies run services between Astrakhan, Russia and Karaganda, Kazakhstan?
Aeroflot Russian Airlines flies from Astrakhan/Narimanovo Airport (ASF) to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Astrahan 1 to Karaganda Pass via Aksaraiskaia, Aksarayskaya-1, Ganjuschkino, Atyrau, and Saksaul in around 44h 28m.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Website
- aeroflot.ru
Flights from Astrakhan/Narimanovo Airport to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport via Moscow Sheremetyevo
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Astrakhan/Narimanovo Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport via Moscow Sheremetyevo
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- eng.rzd.ru
Train from Astrahan 1 to Aksaraiskaia
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–27
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- $45–70
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- $10–15
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- $19–27
Train from Astrahan 1 to Abdulino
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- $200–280
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- $45–70
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- $55–80
- Phone
- +992 (37) 227 21 77
- info@railway.tj
- Website
- railway.tj
Train from Aksarayskaya-1 to Ganjuschkino
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- railway.tj
- Book at
- eng.rzd.ru
Train from Ganjuschkino to Atyrau
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- railway.tj
- Book at
- eng.rzd.ru
- Phone
- 1433
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Atyrau to Saksaul
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $35–50
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $25–35
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $12–17
Train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Karaganda Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $21–29
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $11–16
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $3–5
- Phone
- 1433
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Saksaul to Karaganda Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–26
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $20–26
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $14–20
Train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Karaganda Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $6–8
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $6–9
Train from Atyrau to Astana Nurly Zhol
- Ave. Duration
- 38h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $30–45
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $22–30
- Phone
- +7 (717) 260-66-60
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Karaganda Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $50–70
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $70–100
Train from Astrakhan to Atyrau
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $60–85
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $80–120
Train from Abdulino to Karaganda Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $130–260
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $130–190
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $180–260
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Astrakhan to Karaganda is 2462 km. It takes approximately 35h 9m to drive from Astrakhan to Karaganda.
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