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

The cheapest way to get from Karaganda to Semey is to train via Astana which costs $13 - $120 and takes 15h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karaganda to Semey is to fly which takes 1h 22m and costs $120 - $270.

Is there a direct bus between Karaganda and Semey?

No, there is no direct bus from Karaganda station to Semey. However, there are services departing from Karagandy Bus station and arriving at Semey via Ekibastuz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Karaganda and Semey?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Karaganda Pass and arriving at Semey. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26h 22m.

How far is it from Karaganda to Semey?

The distance between Karaganda and Semey is 534 km. The road distance is 674.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Karaganda to Semey without a car is to bus which takes 13h 15m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Karaganda to Semey, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karaganda to Semey bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Karaganda to Semey train from?

Karaganda to Semey train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Karaganda Pass station.

Train, bus or fly from Karaganda to Semey?

The best way to get from Karaganda to Semey is to fly which takes 1h 22m and costs $120 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 15m, you could also train via Astana, which costs $13 - $120 and takes 15h 55m.

Where does the Karaganda to Semey bus arrive?

Karaganda to Semey bus services, operated by Karagandy Bus Terminal, arrive at Ekibastuz station.

Where does the Karaganda to Semey train arrive?

Karaganda to Semey train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Astana Nurly Zhol station.

Can I drive from Karaganda to Semey?

Yes, the driving distance between Karaganda to Semey is 674 km. It takes approximately 9h 35m to drive from Karaganda to Semey.

Where can I stay near Semey?

There are 48+ hotels available in Semey.

Karaganda to Semey - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

There are 7 ways to get from Karaganda to Semey by plane, 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.

Fly from Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport
best
1. Fly from Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF) to Semey Airport (PLX)KGF - PLX
1h 22m
$126–267
Train via Astana
cheapest
1. Take the train from Karaganda Pass to Astana Nurly Zhol086Т / ...
2. Take the train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Semey068Ц
15h 55m
$14–119
Bus
1. Take the bus from Karagandy Bus station to Ekibastuz133/134/135
2. Take the bus from Ekibastuz to SemeyВ300
13h 15m
Drive 674.1 km
1. Drive from Karaganda to Semey674.1 km
9h 35m
$27–38
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Karaganda to Semey674.1 km
9h 35m
$70–90
Train to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Karaganda Pass to Astana Nurly Zhol
2. Fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Semey Airport (PLX)NQZ - PLX
7h 6m
$57–252
Train
1. Take the train from Karaganda Pass to Semey122Ц
26h 22m
$16–35

Karaganda to Semey by train

11Weekly Trains

15h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 533.9 km
Duration: 1h 22m

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

SCAT flies from Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF) to Semey Airport (PLX) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karagandy Bus station to Semey via Ekibastuz in around 13h 15m.

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