Buses to Karagandy
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 Karagandy, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karagandy to Astana | Kazakhstan | 193 km (120 mi) | about 3 h 43 min |
| Karagandy to Ekibastuz | Kazakhstan | 265 km (164 mi) | about 5 h |
| Karagandy to Pavlodar | Kazakhstan | 386 km (240 mi) | about 7 h 10 min |
| Karagandy to Zhezqazghan | Kazakhstan | 454 km (282 mi) | about 8 h 23 min |
| Karagandy to Kokshetau | Kazakhstan | 464 km (289 mi) | about 8 h 35 min |
| Karagandy to Semey | Kazakhstan | 514 km (319 mi) | about 9 h 28 min |
| Karagandy to Petropavl | Kazakhstan | 624 km (388 mi) | about 11 h 27 min |
| Karagandy to Taldykorgan | Kazakhstan | 663 km (412 mi) | about 12 h 9 min |
| Karagandy to Ust-Kamenogorsk | Kazakhstan | 681 km (423 mi) | about 12 h 28 min |
| Karagandy to Kostanay | Kazakhstan | 757 km (470 mi) | about 13 h 50 min |
| Karagandy to Rudnyy | Kazakhstan | 777 km (483 mi) | about 14 h 11 min |
| Karagandy to Taraz | Kazakhstan | 779 km (484 mi) | about 14 h 14 min |
| Karagandy to Almaty | Kazakhstan | 784 km (487 mi) | about 14 h 19 min |
| Karagandy to Shymkent | Kazakhstan | 876 km (544 mi) | about 15 h 57 min |
| Karagandy to Aktobe | Kazakhstan | 1,134 km (705 mi) | about 20 h 36 min |
| Karagandy to Kyzylorda | Kazakhstan | 793 km (493 mi) | about 14 h 29 min |
| Karagandy to Turkistan | Kazakhstan | 813 km (505 mi) | about 14 h 50 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.
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Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.