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

The cheapest way to get from Karaganda to Astana is to bus which costs $4 - $7 and takes 3h.

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

The fastest way to get from Karaganda to Astana is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Karaganda and Astana?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Karagandy Bus station station and arriving at Astana Saparzhai Bus station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.

Is there a direct train between Karaganda and Astana?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Karaganda Pass and arriving at Astana 1. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Karaganda to Astana?

The distance between Karaganda and Astana is 219 km. The road distance is 215.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Karaganda to Astana without a car is to bus which takes 3h and costs $4 - $7.

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

The bus from Karagandy Bus station to Astana Saparzhai Bus station takes 3h including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Karaganda to Astana bus from?

Karaganda to Astana bus services, operated by Karagandy Bus Terminal, depart from Karagandy Bus station.

Where do I catch the Karaganda to Astana train from?

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

Train or bus from Karaganda to Astana?

The best way to get from Karaganda to Astana is to bus which takes 3h and costs $4 - $7. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4 - $10 and takes 4h 6m.

Where does the Karaganda to Astana bus arrive?

Karaganda to Astana bus services, operated by Karagandy Bus Terminal, arrive at Astana Saparzhai Bus station.

Where does the Karaganda to Astana train arrive?

Karaganda to Astana train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Astana 1 station.

Can I drive from Karaganda to Astana?

Yes, the driving distance between Karaganda to Astana is 216 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Karaganda to Astana.

Where can I stay near Astana?

There are 2383+ hotels available in Astana.

Karaganda to Astana - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Karaganda to Astana by bus, train, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Karagandy Bus station to Astana Saparzhai Bus stationbus 128
3h
$4–7
Train
1. Take the train from Karaganda Pass to Astana 1train 056X / ...
4h 6m
$4–10
Drive 215.7 km
1. Drive from Karaganda to Astanacar 215.7 km
2h 8m
$9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Karaganda to Astanataxi 215.7 km
2h 8m
$24–30
Train via Astana Nurly Zhol
1. Take the train from Karaganda Pass to Astana Nurly Zholtrain 145Ц
5h 6m
$54–102

Karaganda to Astana by train

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Map of how to get from Karaganda to Astana.

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Distance: 218.8 km
Duration: 3h

What companies run services between Karaganda, Kazakhstan and Astana, Kazakhstan?

Karagandy Bus Terminal operates a bus from Karagandy Bus station to Astana Saparzhai Bus station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 3h. Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) operates a train from Karaganda Pass to Astana 1 4 times a day. Tickets cost $6–10 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Two other operators also service this route.

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