There are 7 ways to get from Shymkent to Balqash by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Balhash5
12h 37m$24Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Shymkent to Sary-Shagan072Т / ...
- Take the bus from Sary-Shagan to Balhash205 / ...
14h 1m$13–24Drive 907.6 km
- Drive from Shymkent to Balqash907.6 km
11h 14m$36–51Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shymkent to Balqash907.6 km
11h 14m$140–180Fly, train
- Fly from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF)CIT - KGF
- Take the train from Karaganda Pass to Balhash 2
14h 14m$103–391Train, bus via Shyganak
- Take the train from Shymkent to Shyganak056X / ...
- Take the bus from Shyganak to Balhash205 / ...
16h 29m$15–24Train
- Take the train from Shymkent to Akadyr072Т / ...
- Take the train from Akadyr to Balhash 2122Ц
19h 29m$20–34
Shymkent to Balqash by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shymkent to Balqash is to train and bus which costs $13 - $25 and takes 14h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Shymkent to Balqash is to drive which takes 11h 14m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct train from Shymkent to Balqash. However, there are services departing from Shymkent and arriving at Balhash 2 via Akadyr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 29m.
The distance between Shymkent and Balqash is 914 km. The road distance is 907.6 km.
The best way to get from Shymkent to Balqash without a car is to bus which takes 12h 37m and costs $24 - $25.
It takes approximately 12h 37m to get from Shymkent to Balqash, including transfers.
Shymkent to Balqash train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Shymkent station.
The best way to get from Shymkent to Balqash is to bus which takes 12h 37m and costs $24 - $25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $19 - $35 and takes 19h 29m.
Shymkent to Balqash train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Akadyr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shymkent to Balqash is 908 km. It takes approximately 11h 14m to drive from Shymkent to Balqash.
What companies run services between Shymkent, Kazakhstan and Balqash, Kazakhstan?
Shymkent Samal Bus Terminal operates a bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Balhash 5 times a week. Tickets cost $23 and the journey takes 12h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shymkent to Balhash 2 via Akadyr in around 19h 29m.
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- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Shymkent International Airport to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport via Almaty
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- flyr.com
Flights from Shymkent International Airport to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport via Almaty
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–320
- Phone
- 1433
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Shymkent to Sary-Shagan
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–20
- 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)
- $14–20
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $11–16
Train from Karaganda Pass to Balhash 2
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- 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)
- $10–14
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $8–12
Train from Shymkent to Shyganak
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–17
- 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)
- $12–17
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $9–14
Train from Shymkent to Akadyr
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- 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)
- $19–25
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $13–19
Train from Akadyr to Balhash 2
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- 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)
- $7–10
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $6–10
- Phone
- 1433
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Shymkent to Sary-Shagan
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $30–45
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $22–30
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $10–14
- Phone
- +77252451241
- samal@avokzal.kz
- Website
- samal.avokzal.kz
Bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Balhash
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23
- Schedules at
- samal.avokzal.kz
- Phone
- +7 727 396-70-63
- Website
- ma-sairan.kz
Bus from Sary-Shagan to Balhash
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://ma-sairan.kz/
- Schedules at
- https://ma-sairan.kz/расписание-автобусов
Bus from Shyganak to Balhash
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://ma-sairan.kz/
- Schedules at
- https://ma-sairan.kz/расписание-автобусов
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