There are 5 ways to get from Nur-Sultan to Karaganda Sort by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Karaganda Sorttrain 084Й / ...
4h 24m$50–110Drive 211.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Nur-Sultan to Karaganda Sortcar 211.2 km
2h 3m$9–12Bus
- Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Karagandy Bus stationbus А100 / ...
5h 37m$14–97Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nur-Sultan to Karaganda Sorttaxi 211.2 km
2h 3m$50–65Train via Astana 1
- Take the train from Astana 1 to Karaganda Sorttrain 056Ц / ...
4h 27m$10–20
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nur-Sultan to Karaganda Sort is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 2h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Nur-Sultan to Karaganda Sort is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs $8 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Nur-Sultan to Karaganda Sort 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 5h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Nur-Sultan to Karaganda Sort. However, there are services departing from National Museum and arriving at Karaganda Sort via Astana Nurly Zhol. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Nur-Sultan and Karaganda Sort is 216 km. The road distance is 211.2 km.
The best way to get from Nur-Sultan to Karaganda Sort without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Nur-Sultan to Karaganda Sort, including transfers.
Nur-Sultan to Karaganda Sort bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, depart from Saparzhai bus station.
Nur-Sultan to Karaganda Sort train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ), depart from Astana Nurly Zhol station.
The best way to get from Nur-Sultan to Karaganda Sort is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs $50 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $13 - $100 and takes 5h 37m.
What companies run services between Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan and Karaganda Sort, Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ) operates a train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Karaganda Sort 3 times a week. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 3h 15m. 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.
- Phone
- 1433
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Karaganda Sort
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $50–75
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $80–110
- Phone
- 1433
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Astana 1 to Karaganda Sort
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–20
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $10–11
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $17–20
- Phone
- 1433
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Astana 1 to Karaganda Sort
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
Bus from Saparzhai bus station to Karagandy Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7
- Website
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Estimated price
- $50–65
Aparu Taxi
- Phone
- +77232584111
- Website
- aparutaxi.kz
Bolt app
- Website
- bolt.eu
Econom Taxi
- Website
- astana.economtaxi.kz
Yandex Taxi
- Website
- taxi.yandex.kz
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Booking & Getting There
Nur-Sultan to Karaganda Sort bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, arrive at Karagandy Bus station.
Nur-Sultan to Karaganda Sort train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ), arrive at Karaganda Sort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nur-Sultan to Karaganda Sort is 211 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Nur-Sultan to Karaganda Sort.
There are 239+ hotels available in Karaganda Sort.