There are 5 ways to get from Stepnogorsk to Karaganda by taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train, bus
best- Take the taxi from Stepnogorsk to Ak-Kultaxi
- Take the train from Ak-Kul to Astana 1train
- Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Karagandy Bus stationbus
6h 45m$23–28Drive 402.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Stepnogorsk to Karagandacar 402.1 km
4h 4m$16–23Taxi, train via Astana
- Take the taxi from Stepnogorsk to Ak-Kultaxi
- Take the train from Ak-Kul to Astana Nurly Zholtrain
- Take the train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Karaganda Passtrain
7h$59–218Taxi
- Take the taxi from Stepnogorsk to Karagandataxi 402.1 km
4h 4m$45–55Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Stepnogorsk to Ak-Kultaxi
- Take the train from Ak-Kul to Karaganda Passtrain 146Н
7h 59m$71–133
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stepnogorsk to Karaganda is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Stepnogorsk to Karaganda is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs $15 - $23.
The distance between Stepnogorsk and Karaganda is 421 km. The road distance is 402.1 km.
The best way to get from Stepnogorsk to Karaganda without a car is to taxi and train and bus which takes 6h 45m and costs $23 - $29.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Stepnogorsk to Karaganda, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Stepnogorsk to Karaganda is 402 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Stepnogorsk to Karaganda.
There are 238+ hotels available in Karaganda.
What companies run services between Stepnogorsk, Kazakhstan and Karaganda, Kazakhstan?
There is no direct connection from Stepnogorsk to Karaganda. However, you can take the taxi to Ak-Kul, take the train to Astana 1, walk to Saparzhai bus station, then take the bus to Karagandy Bus station. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Ak-Kul, take the train to Astana Nurly Zhol, then take the train to Karaganda Pass.
- Phone
- 1433
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Ak-Kul to Astana 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- 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)
- $5–7
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $5–8
Train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Karaganda Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- 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)
- $6–9
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $6–9
- Phone
- +7 (717) 260-66-60
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Ak-Kul to Astana Nurly Zhol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $45–70
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $65–95
Train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Karaganda Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $50–75
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $75–110
Train from Ak-Kul to Karaganda Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $60–85
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $80–120
- Phone
- 1433
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Karaganda Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $22–35
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $12–17
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $3–6
- Website
- saparzhai.kz
Bus from Saparzhai bus station to Karagandy Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7
- Website
- https://saparzhai.kz/
- Schedules at
- https://saparzhai.kz/расписание-автобусов
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Estimated price
- $11–55
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