There are 3 ways to get from Semey to Balqash by train, car, or plane
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Semey to Balqash by train
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The cheapest way to get from Semey to Balqash is to train which costs $18 - $35 and takes 16h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Semey to Balqash is to drive which takes 13h 40m and costs $26 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Semey and arriving at Balhash 2. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h 45m.
The distance between Semey and Balqash is 852 km. The road distance is 693.8 km.
The best way to get from Semey to Balqash without a car is to train which takes 16h 45m and costs $18 - $35.
The train from Semey to Balhash 2 takes 16h 45m including transfers and departs once daily.
Semey to Balqash train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Semey station.
Semey to Balqash train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Balhash 2 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Semey to Balqash is 694 km. It takes approximately 13h 40m to drive from Semey to Balqash.
There are 140+ hotels available in Balqash.
What companies run services between Semey, Kazakhstan and Balqash, Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) operates a train from Semey to Balhash 2 once daily. Tickets cost $18–32 and the journey takes 16h 45m.
- Website
- flyr.com
Flights from Semey Airport to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport via Almaty
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–270
- Phone
- 1433
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Semey to Balhash 2
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–32
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $18–20
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $28–32
Train from Karaganda Pass to Balhash 2
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–24
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $13–15
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $21–24
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