Buses to Astana
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Astana, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astana to Temirtau | Kazakhstan | 165 km (102 mi) | about 3 h 12 min |
| Astana to Karagandy | Kazakhstan | 193 km (120 mi) | about 3 h 43 min |
| Astana to Kokshetau | Kazakhstan | 273 km (169 mi) | about 5 h 8 min |
| Astana to Ekibastuz | Kazakhstan | 275 km (171 mi) | about 5 h 11 min |
| Astana to Pavlodar | Kazakhstan | 399 km (248 mi) | about 7 h 25 min |
| Astana to Petropavl | Kazakhstan | 438 km (272 mi) | about 8 h 7 min |
| Astana to Zhezqazghan | Kazakhstan | 463 km (288 mi) | about 8 h 34 min |
| Astana to Kostanay | Kazakhstan | 579 km (360 mi) | about 10 h 38 min |
| Astana to Rudnyy | Kazakhstan | 603 km (375 mi) | about 11 h 4 min |
| Astana to Semey | Kazakhstan | 624 km (388 mi) | about 11 h 27 min |
| Astana to Ust-Kamenogorsk | Kazakhstan | 799 km (496 mi) | about 14 h 35 min |
| Astana to Kyzylorda | Kazakhstan | 830 km (516 mi) | about 15 h 9 min |
| Astana to Almaty | Kazakhstan | 973 km (604 mi) | about 17 h 42 min |
| Astana to Shymkent | Kazakhstan | 996 km (619 mi) | about 18 h 7 min |
| Astana to Aktobe | Kazakhstan | 1,006 km (625 mi) | about 18 h 17 min |
| Astana to Taraz | Kazakhstan | 921 km (572 mi) | about 16 h 46 min |
| Astana to Oral | Kazakhstan | 1,390 km (864 mi) | about 25 h 12 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
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- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.