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

The cheapest way to get from Semey to Karaganda is to train via Astana which costs $13 - $120 and takes 16h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Semey to Karaganda is to fly which takes 1h 37m and costs $120 - $270.

Is there a direct bus between Semey and Karaganda?

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

Is there a direct train between Semey and Karaganda?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Semey and arriving at Karaganda Pass. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26h 40m.

How far is it from Semey to Karaganda?

The distance between Semey and Karaganda is 534 km. The road distance is 674.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Semey to Karaganda without a car is to bus which takes 15h 15m and costs $26.

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

It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Semey to Karaganda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Semey to Karaganda bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Semey to Karaganda train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Semey to Karaganda?

The best way to get from Semey to Karaganda is to fly which takes 1h 37m and costs $120 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 and takes 15h 15m, you could also train via Astana, which costs $13 - $120 and takes 16h 3m.

Where does the Semey to Karaganda bus arrive?

Semey to Karaganda bus services, operated by Oskemen Bus Terminal, arrive at Saparzhai bus station.

Where does the Semey to Karaganda train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Semey to Karaganda?

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

Where can I stay near Karaganda?

There are 245+ hotels available in Karaganda.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Semey to Karaganda 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 to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport
best
1. Fly from Semey Airport (PLX) to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF)PLX - KGF
1h 37m
$125–267
Train via Astana
cheapest
1. Take the train from Semey to Astana Nurly Zhol067Т
2. Take the train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Karaganda Pass086Р / ...
16h 3m
$14–120
Bus
1. Take the bus from Semey to Saparzhai bus station
2. Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Karagandy Bus stationА100 / ...
15h 15m
$25
Drive 674.3 km
1. Drive from Semey to Karaganda674.3 km
9h 35m
$27–38
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Semey to Karaganda674.3 km
9h 35m
$70–90
Fly to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport, train
1. Fly from Semey Airport (PLX) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)PLX - NQZ
2. Take the train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Karaganda Pass
6h 46m
$51–273
Train
1. Take the train from Semey to Karaganda Pass121Ц
26h 40m
$16–35

Semey to Karaganda by train

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16h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 534.4 km
Duration: 1h 37m

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

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

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