There are 4 ways to get from Karaganda to Kokshetau 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, train
best- Take the bus from Karagandy Bus station to Astana Saparzhai Bus stationbus 128
- Take the train from Astana 1 to Kokshetau-1train 056X / ...
8h 50m$9–18Train
cheapest- Take the train from Karaganda Pass to Kokshetau-1train 056X / ...
9h 33m$7–140Drive 520.2 km
- Drive from Karaganda to Kokshetaucar 520.2 km
4h 47m$21–30Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karaganda to Kokshetautaxi 520.2 km
4h 47m$55–70
Karaganda to Kokshetau by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karaganda to Kokshetau is to train which costs $7 - $140 and takes 9h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Karaganda to Kokshetau is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs $20 - $30.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Karaganda Pass and arriving at Kokshetau-1. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 33m.
The distance between Karaganda and Kokshetau is 500 km. The road distance is 520.2 km.
The best way to get from Karaganda to Kokshetau without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 50m and costs $8 - $18.
It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Karaganda to Kokshetau, including transfers.
Karaganda to Kokshetau train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Karaganda Pass station.
Karaganda to Kokshetau train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Kokshetau-1 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karaganda to Kokshetau is 520 km. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Karaganda to Kokshetau.
There are 91+ hotels available in Kokshetau.
What companies run services between Karaganda, Kazakhstan and Kokshetau, Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) operates a train from Karaganda Pass to Kokshetau-1 twice daily. Tickets cost $9–16 and the journey takes 9h 33m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 1433
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Astana 1 to Kokshetau-1
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $7–11
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $7–10
Train from Karaganda Pass to Kokshetau-1
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $11–16
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $9–13
- Phone
- 1433
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Astana 1 to Kokshetau-1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $23–35
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $13–19
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $4–7
Train from Karaganda Pass to Kokshetau-1
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $28–40
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $18–26
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $7–11
- Phone
- +7 (717) 260-66-60
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Karaganda Pass to Kokshetau-1
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $70–100
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $95–140
- Website
- karaganda.avokzal.kz
Bus from Karagandy Bus station to Astana Saparzhai Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7
- Website
- https://karaganda.avokzal.kz/
- Schedules at
- https://karaganda.avokzal.kz/расписание-автобусов
- Phone
- +7 727 396-70-63
- Website
- ma-sairan.kz
Bus from Karagandy Bus station to Astana Saparzhai Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://ma-sairan.kz/
- Schedules at
- https://ma-sairan.kz/расписание-автобусов
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Estimated price
- $55–70
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