What is the cheapest way to get from Tashkent to Balqash?

The cheapest way to get from Tashkent to Balqash is to train and bus via Saryshaghan which costs $17 - $35 and takes 25h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tashkent to Balqash?

The fastest way to get from Tashkent to Balqash is to drive which takes 12h 59m and costs $90 - $140.

How far is it from Tashkent to Balqash?

The distance between Tashkent and Balqash is 1149 km. The road distance is 1030.1 km.

How do I travel from Tashkent to Balqash without a car?

The best way to get from Tashkent to Balqash without a car is to train and bus which takes 19h 50m and costs $35 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Tashkent to Balqash?

It takes approximately 19h 50m to get from Tashkent to Balqash, including transfers.

Can I drive from Tashkent to Balqash?

Yes, the driving distance between Tashkent to Balqash is 1030 km. It takes approximately 12h 59m to drive from Tashkent to Balqash.

Where can I stay near Balqash?

There are 118+ hotels available in Balqash.

Tashkent to Balqash - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Tashkent to Balqash by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Tashkent North to Shymkent001Ь
2. Take the bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Balhash5
19h 50m
$35–40
Train, bus via Saryshaghan
cheapest
1. Take the train from Saryagash to Sary-Shagan087Х/046Х
2. Take the bus from Sary-Shagan to Balhash205 / ...
25h 36m
$18–31
Train, bus via Chu
1. Take the train from Tashkent North to Chu
2. Take the train from Chu to Sary-Shagan
3. Take the bus from Sary-Shagan to Balhash205 / ...
21h 4m
$24–138
Drive 1,030.1 km
1. Drive from Tashkent to Balqash1,030.1 km
12h 59m
$91–132
Fly Tashkent International Airport to Almaty International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Tashkent International Airport (TAS) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)TAS - ALA
2. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Sary-Shagan
3. Take the bus from Sary-Shagan to Balhash
16h 37m
$86–405
Train to Shymkent International Airport, fly to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport, train
1. Take the train from Tashkent North to Shymkent
2. Fly from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF)CIT - KGF
3. Take the train from Karaganda Pass to Balhash 2
21h 27m
$114–407
Drive to Turkistan, fly to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport, train
1. Drive from Tashkent to Turkistan (HSA)
2. Fly from Turkistan (HSA) to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF)HSA - KGF
3. Take the train from Karaganda Pass to Balhash 2
16h 4m
$137–286
Fly Tashkent International Airport to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport, train
1. Fly from Tashkent International Airport (TAS) to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF)TAS - KGF
2. Take the train from Karaganda Pass to Balhash 2
16h 26m
$161–349

Tashkent International Airport (TAS) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) flights

27Weekly Planes

1h 31mAverage Duration

$75Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,148.8 km
Duration: 19h 50m

What companies run services between Tashkent, Uzbekistan and Balqash, Kazakhstan?

There is no direct connection from Tashkent to Balqash. However, you can take the train to Shymkent, take the taxi to Shymkent Samal Bus Station, then take the bus to Balhash. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tashkent North to Balhash via Chu, Sary-Shagan, and Sary-Shagan in around 21h 4m.

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