There are 3 ways to get from Balqash to Chu by bus, train, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Balqash to Chu is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Balqash to Chu is to drive which takes 4h 45m and costs $30 - $45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Balhash and arriving at Chu. Services depart once a week, and operate Thursday. The journey takes approximately 9h 26m.
The distance between Balqash and Chu is 468 km. The road distance is 476.6 km.
The best way to get from Balqash to Chu without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 3m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Balqash to Chu, including transfers.
Balqash to Chu bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, depart from Balhash station.
Balqash to Chu bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, arrive at Chu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balqash to Chu is 477 km. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Balqash to Chu.
There are one+ hotels available in Chu.
What companies run services between Balqash, Kazakhstan and Chu, Jambyl Region, Kazakhstan?
Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal operates a bus from Balhash to Chu once a week, and the journey takes 9h 26m.
- Phone
- 1433
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Sary-Shagan to Chu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–21
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $11–13
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $18–21
- Phone
- 1433
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Sary-Shagan to Chu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $25–35
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $16–21
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $7–9
- Phone
- 1433
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Sary-Shagan to Chu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $60–85
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $85–120
Bus from Balhash to Sary-Shagan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
Bus from Balhash to Chu
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 26m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
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