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

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There are 4 ways to get from Chu to Balqash by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Chu to Shyganaktrain train 056X / ...
    2. Take the bus from Shyganak to Balhashbus bus 205 / ...
    8h 4m
    $13–18

  2. Drive 475.2 km

    1. Drive from Chu to Balqashcar car 475.2 km
    5h 5m
    $19–27

  3. Train to Almaty International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chu to Almaty 2train train
    2. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Balhash (BXH)plane plane ALA - BXH
    7h 6m
    $84–376

  4. Train to Taraz Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chu to Taraztrain train
    2. Fly from Taraz Airport (DMB) to Balhash (BXH)plane plane DMB - BXH
    8h 32m
    $108–460

Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Balhash (BXH) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 468.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 4m

What companies run services between Chu, Jambyl Region, Kazakhstan and Balqash, Kazakhstan?

There is no direct connection from Chu to Balqash. However, you can take the train to Shyganak, walk to Shyganak, then take the bus to Balhash. Alternatively, you can drive from Chu to Balqash in around 5h 5m.

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