What is the cheapest way to get from Chu to Karaganda?

The cheapest way to get from Chu to Karaganda is to train which costs $11 - $180 and takes 11h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chu to Karaganda?

The fastest way to get from Chu to Karaganda is to drive which takes 7h 56m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct train between Chu and Karaganda?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chu and arriving at Karaganda Pass. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 43m.

How far is it from Chu to Karaganda?

The distance between Chu and Karaganda is 781 km. The road distance is 835.7 km.

How do I travel from Chu to Karaganda without a car?

The best way to get from Chu to Karaganda without a car is to train which takes 11h 43m and costs $11 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Chu to Karaganda?

The train from Chu to Karaganda Pass takes 11h 43m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Chu to Karaganda train from?

Chu to Karaganda train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Chu station.

Where does the Chu to Karaganda train arrive?

Chu to Karaganda train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Karaganda Pass station.

Can I drive from Chu to Karaganda?

Yes, the driving distance between Chu to Karaganda is 836 km. It takes approximately 7h 56m to drive from Chu to Karaganda.

Where can I stay near Karaganda?

There are 237+ hotels available in Karaganda.

Chu to Karaganda - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Chu to Karaganda by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
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1. Take the train from Chu to Karaganda Passtrain 056X / ...
11h 43m
$11–180
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chu to Shyganaktrain 056X / ...
2. Take the bus from Shyganak to Karagandy Bus stationbus 205 / ...
14h 54m
$19–28
Drive 835.7 km
1. Drive from Chu to Karagandacar 835.7 km
7h 56m
$33–47
Train to Almaty International Airport, fly to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport
1. Take the train from Chu to Almaty 2train
2. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF)plane ALA - KGF
8h 1m
$65–257
Train to Shymkent International Airport, fly to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport
1. Take the train from Chu to Shymkenttrain
2. Fly from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF)plane CIT - KGF
10h 11m
$108–323
Train to Taraz Airport, fly to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chu to Taraztrain
2. Fly from Taraz Airport (DMB) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)plane DMB - NQZ
3. Take the train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Karaganda Passtrain
10h 23m
$100–377

Chu to Karaganda by train

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11h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 781.1 km
Duration: 11h 43m

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

Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) operates a train from Chu to Karaganda Pass 4 times a day. Tickets cost $12–23 and the journey takes 11h 43m. Two other operators also service this route.

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