There are 5 ways to get from Karaganda to Stepnogorsk by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus, train, taxi
best- Take the bus from Karagandy Bus station to Astana Saparzhai Bus stationbus 128
- Take the train from Astana 1 to Shortanditrain
- Take the taxi from Shortandi to Stepnogorsktaxi
6h 25m$23–31Drive 402.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Karaganda to Stepnogorskcar 402.2 km
3h 59m$16–23Train, taxi
- Take the train from Karaganda Pass to Ak-Kultrain 056X / ...
- Take the taxi from Ak-Kul to Stepnogorsktaxi
7h 29m$18–127Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karaganda to Stepnogorsktaxi 402.2 km
3h 59m$45–55Train, taxi via Karaganda Pass
- Take the train from Karaganda Pass to Ak-Kultrain 145Ц
- Take the taxi from Ak-Kul to Stepnogorsktaxi
7h 59m$69–124
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karaganda to Stepnogorsk is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Karaganda to Stepnogorsk is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs $15 - $23.
The distance between Karaganda and Stepnogorsk is 409 km. The road distance is 402.2 km.
The best way to get from Karaganda to Stepnogorsk without a car is to bus and train and taxi which takes 6h 25m and costs $22 - $35.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Karaganda to Stepnogorsk, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Karaganda to Stepnogorsk is 402 km. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Karaganda to Stepnogorsk.
There are one+ hotels available in Stepnogorsk.
What companies run services between Karaganda, Kazakhstan and Stepnogorsk, Kazakhstan?
There is no direct connection from Karaganda to Stepnogorsk. However, you can take the bus to Astana Saparzhai Bus station, walk to Astana 1, take the train to Shortandi, then take the taxi to Stepnogorsk. Alternatively, you can take the train to Ak-Kul then take the taxi to Stepnogorsk.
- Phone
- 1433
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Astana 1 to Shortandi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- 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)
- $4–6
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $5–7
Train from Karaganda Pass to Ak-Kul
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- 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)
- $8–12
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $7–11
- Phone
- +7 (717) 260-66-60
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Karaganda Pass to Ak-Kul
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- 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)
- $60–85
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $80–120
- 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
- 1h 55m
- Estimated price
- $10–55
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