There are 6 ways to get from Karaganda to Nur-Sultan by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Karagandy Bus station to Astana Saparzhai Bus stationbus 128
3h 20m$4–7Train
cheapest- Take the train from Karaganda Pass to Astana Nurly Zholtrain 086Т / ...
3h 36m$3–110Drive 213.7 km
- Drive from Karaganda to Nur-Sultancar 213.7 km
2h 6m$9–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karaganda to Nur-Sultantaxi 213.7 km
2h 6m$24–29Train via Astana 1
- Take the train from Karaganda Pass to Astana 1train 056X / ...
4h 26m$4–10Train via Dom Ministerstv
- Take the train from Karaganda Pass to Astana Nurly Zholtrain 145Ц
4h 42m$50–110
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karaganda to Nur-Sultan is to bus which costs $4 - $7 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Karaganda to Nur-Sultan is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $8 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Karaganda station to Nur-Sultan. However, there are services departing from Karagandy Bus station and arriving at Park Zhabaeva via Astana 1 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Karaganda and Nur-Sultan is 226 km. The road distance is 213.7 km.
The best way to get from Karaganda to Nur-Sultan without a car is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs $4 - $7.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Karaganda to Nur-Sultan, including transfers.
Karaganda to Nur-Sultan bus services, operated by Karagandy Bus Terminal, depart from Karagandy Bus station.
The best way to get from Karaganda to Nur-Sultan is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs $4 - $7. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $3 - $110 and takes 3h 36m.
Karaganda to Nur-Sultan bus services, operated by Karagandy Bus Terminal, arrive at Astana Saparzhai Bus station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karaganda to Nur-Sultan is 214 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Karaganda to Nur-Sultan.
What companies run services between Karaganda, Kazakhstan and Nur-Sultan, 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 (High Speed Trains) operates a train from Karaganda Pass to Astana Nurly Zhol 3 times a day. Tickets cost $3–6 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 1433
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Karaganda Pass to Astana Nurly Zhol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $21–30
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $12–17
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $3–6
Train from Karaganda Pass to Astana 1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $22–35
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $12–18
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $4–6
- Phone
- 1433
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Karaganda Pass to Astana Nurly Zhol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- 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)
- $6–9
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $6–9
Train from Karaganda Pass to Astana 1
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- 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)
- $7–10
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $6–10
- Phone
- +7 (717) 260-66-60
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Karaganda Pass to Astana Nurly Zhol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- 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)
- $50–75
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $70–110
- Phone
- 1433
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Karaganda Pass to Astana 1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- Website
- karaganda.avokzal.kz
Bus from Karagandy Bus station to Astana Saparzhai Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6
- 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
- 2h 6m
- Estimated price
- $24–29
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