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How to get fromBarnaul to Balqashby train, car, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Barnaul to Balqash by train, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Barnaul to Semeytrain train 301Н
    2. Take the train from Semey to Balhash 2train train 121Ц
    29h 39m
    $83–156

  2. Drive  1,329.8 km

    1. Drive from Barnaul to Balqashcar car 1,329.8 km
    16h 38m
    $109–158

  3. Fly to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport, train

    1. Fly from Barnaul West Airport (BAX) to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF)plane plane BAX - KGF
    2. Take the train from Karaganda Pass to Balhash 2train train
    31h 10m
    $100–469

  4. Train via Rubtsovsk

    1. Take the train from Barnaul to Rubcovsktrain train
    2. Take the train from Rubcovsk to Semeytrain train
    3. Take the train from Semey to Balhash 2train train
    29h 47m
    $83–172

  5. Fly to Almaty International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Barnaul West Airport (BAX) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane plane BAX - ALA
    2. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Sary-Shagantrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sary-Shagan to Balhashbus bus
    25h 34m
    $95–522

Barnaul to Balqash by train

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration29h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,272.7 km
  • Duration: 29h 39m

What companies run services between Barnaul, Russia and Balqash, Kazakhstan?

You can take a train from Barnaul to Balhash 2 via Semey in around 29h 39m.

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