What is the cheapest way to get from Nur-Sultan to Karaganda?

The cheapest way to get from Nur-Sultan to Karaganda is to bus which costs $7 and takes 4h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nur-Sultan to Karaganda?

The fastest way to get from Nur-Sultan to Karaganda is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $8 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Nur-Sultan and Karaganda?

No, there is no direct bus from Nur-Sultan to Karaganda station. However, there are services departing from Park Zhabaeva and arriving at Karagandy Bus station via Saparzhai bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from Nur-Sultan to Karaganda?

The distance between Nur-Sultan and Karaganda is 204 km. The road distance is 213.7 km.

How do I travel from Nur-Sultan to Karaganda without a car?

The best way to get from Nur-Sultan to Karaganda without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs $3 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Nur-Sultan to Karaganda?

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Nur-Sultan to Karaganda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nur-Sultan to Karaganda bus from?

Nur-Sultan to Karaganda bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, depart from Saparzhai bus station.

Train or bus from Nur-Sultan to Karaganda?

The best way to get from Nur-Sultan to Karaganda is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs $3 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 and takes 4h 15m.

Where does the Nur-Sultan to Karaganda bus arrive?

Nur-Sultan to Karaganda bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, arrive at Karagandy Bus station.

Can I drive from Nur-Sultan to Karaganda?

Yes, the driving distance between Nur-Sultan to Karaganda is 214 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Nur-Sultan to Karaganda.

Where can I stay near Karaganda?

There are 238+ hotels available in Karaganda.

Nur-Sultan to Karaganda - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Nur-Sultan to Karaganda by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Karaganda Passtrain 086Р / ...
4h 11m
$3–110
Bus
1. Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Karagandy Bus stationbus А100 / ...
4h 15m
$7
Drive 213.7 km
1. Drive from Nur-Sultan to Karagandacar 213.7 km
2h 6m
$9–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Nur-Sultan to Karagandataxi 213.7 km
2h 6m
$24–30
Train via Dom Ministerstv
1. Take the train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Karaganda Passtrain 146Н
5h 31m
$50–110
Train via Astana 1
1. Take the train from Astana 1 to Karaganda Passtrain 056Ц / ...
5h 33m
$4–10

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nur-Sultan to Karaganda.

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Distance: 203.8 km
Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan and Karaganda, Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains) operates a train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Karaganda Pass twice daily. Tickets cost $3–6 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal operates a bus from Saparzhai bus station to Karagandy Bus station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $7 and the journey takes 3h.

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