There are 4 ways to get from Balqash to Semey by train, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Balhash 2 to Semey122Ц
17h 25m$12–22Drive 692.9 km
- Drive from Balqash to Semey692.9 km
15h 22m$27–39Taxi
- Take the taxi from Balqash to Semey692.9 km
15h 22m$110–140Train, fly
- Take the train from Balhash 2 to Karaganda Pass
- Fly from Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF) to Semey Airport (PLX)KGF - PLX
11h 47m$134–281
Balqash to Semey by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balqash to Semey is to train which costs $12 - $22 and takes 17h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Balqash to Semey is to train and fly which takes 11h 47m and costs $130 - $290.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Balhash 2 and arriving at Semey. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17h 25m.
The distance between Balqash and Semey is 852 km. The road distance is 692.9 km.
The best way to get from Balqash to Semey without a car is to train which takes 17h 25m and costs $12 - $22.
The train from Balhash 2 to Semey takes 17h 25m including transfers and departs once daily.
Balqash to Semey train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Balhash 2 station.
Balqash to Semey train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Semey station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balqash to Semey is 693 km. It takes approximately 15h 22m to drive from Balqash to Semey.
There are 50+ hotels available in Semey.
What companies run services between Balqash, Kazakhstan and Semey, Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) operates a train from Balhash 2 to Semey once daily. Tickets cost $12–22 and the journey takes 17h 25m.
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- Website
- scat.kz
Flights from Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport to Semey Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–300
- Phone
- 1433
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Balhash 2 to Semey
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–22
- 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)
- $16–22
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $12–17
Train from Balhash 2 to Karaganda Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- 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)
- $10–14
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $8–12
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 22m
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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