There are 4 ways to get from Karaganda to Chu by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Karaganda Pass to Chutrain 056Ц / ...
12h 4m$13–160Bus
- Take the bus from Karagandy to Chubus М101
18h 26m$26Drive 834.5 km
- Drive from Karaganda to Chucar 834.5 km
7h 35m$33–47Fly, train
- Fly from Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane KGF - ALA
- Take the train from Almaty 2 to Chutrain
8h 10m$60–249
Karaganda to Chu by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Karaganda to Chu is to bus which costs $26 and takes 18h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Karaganda to Chu is to drive which takes 7h 35m and costs $30 - $50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Karagandy and arriving at Chu. Services depart once a week, and operate Thursday. The journey takes approximately 18h 26m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Karaganda Pass and arriving at Chu. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 4m.
The distance between Karaganda and Chu is 781 km. The road distance is 834.5 km.
The best way to get from Karaganda to Chu without a car is to train which takes 12h 4m and costs $13 - $160.
The train from Karaganda Pass to Chu takes 12h 4m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Karaganda to Chu bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, depart from Karagandy station.
Karaganda to Chu train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Karaganda Pass station.
The best way to get from Karaganda to Chu is to train which takes 12h 4m and costs $13 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 and takes 18h 26m.
What companies run services between Karaganda, Kazakhstan and Chu, Jambyl Region, Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) operates a train from Karaganda Pass to Chu 4 times a day. Tickets cost $17–30 and the journey takes 12h 4m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal operates a bus from Karagandy to Chu once a week. Tickets cost $26 and the journey takes 18h 26m.
- Website
- flyr.com
Flights from Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Phone
- 1433
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Karaganda Pass to Chu
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–30
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $17–19
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $26–30
Train from Almaty 2 to Chu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–21
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $11–13
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $18–21
- Phone
- 1433
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Karaganda Pass to Chu
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–17
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $40–60
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $40–50
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $13–17
Train from Almaty 2 to Chu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $24–35
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $16–20
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $7–9
- Phone
- 1433
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Karaganda Pass to Chu
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 24m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $80–120
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $120–160
Train from Almaty 2 to Chu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $55–80
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $85–120
Bus from Karagandy to Chu
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 26m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $26
- Website
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
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Booking & Getting There
Karaganda to Chu bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, arrive at Chu station.
Karaganda to Chu train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Chu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karaganda to Chu is 834 km. It takes approximately 7h 35m to drive from Karaganda to Chu.
There are one+ hotels available in Chu.