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There are 6 ways to get from Zhalanash to Balqash by taxi, train, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Taxi, train

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    1. Take the taxi from Zhalanash to Aral Tengizitaxi
    2. Take the train from Aral Tengizi to Janaarqatrain
    3. Take the train from Janaarqa to Akadyrtrain
    4. Take the train from Akadyr to Balhash 2train
    28h 36m
    $34–54

  2. Drive 1,315.3 km

    1. Drive from Zhalanash to Balqashcar1,315.3 km
    21h 23m
    $51–74

  3. Taxi, train to Kyzylorda Airport, fly to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Zhalanash to Aral Tengizitaxi
    2. Take the train from Aral Tengizi to Kyzylordatrain
    3. Fly from Kyzylorda Airport (KZO) to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF)planeKZO - KGF
    4. Take the train from Karaganda Pass to Balhash 2train
    25h 26m
    $148–355

  4. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Zhalanash to Saksaultaxi
    2. Take the train from Saksaul to Karaganda Passtrain
    3. Take the bus from Karagandy Bus station to Balhashbus
    30h 18m

  5. Taxi, train to Kyzylorda Airport, fly to Almaty International Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Zhalanash to Aral Tengizitaxi
    2. Take the train from Aral Tengizi to Kyzylordatrain
    3. Fly from Kyzylorda Airport (KZO) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)planeKZO - ALA
    4. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Sary-Shagantrain
    5. Take the bus from Sary-Shagan to Balhashbus
    25h 1m
    $83–321

  6. Taxi, train to Aktobe International Airport, fly to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Zhalanash to Saksaultaxi
    2. Take the train from Saksaul to Aktobetrain
    3. Fly from Aktobe International Airport (AKX) to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF)planeAKX - KGF
    4. Take the train from Karaganda Pass to Balhash 2train
    27h 46m
    $175–274

Kyzylorda Airport (KZO) to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$113Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Zhalanash, Qyzylorda Oblysy, Kazakhstan and Balqash, Kazakhstan?

There is no direct connection from Zhalanash to Balqash. However, you can take the taxi to Aral Tengizi, take the train to Janaarqa, take the train to Akadyr, then take the train to Balhash 2. Alternatively, you can drive from Zhalanash to Balqash in around 21h 23m.

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