Buses to Semey
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 Semey, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semey to Ust-Kamenogorsk | Kazakhstan | 175 km (109 mi) | about 3 h 23 min |
| Semey to Pavlodar | Kazakhstan | 307 km (191 mi) | about 5 h 46 min |
| Semey to Ekibastuz | Kazakhstan | 373 km (232 mi) | about 6 h 57 min |
| Semey to Karagandy | Kazakhstan | 514 km (319 mi) | about 9 h 28 min |
| Semey to Temirtau | Kazakhstan | 520 km (323 mi) | about 9 h 35 min |
| Semey to Taldykorgan | Kazakhstan | 617 km (383 mi) | about 11 h 19 min |
| Semey to Astana | Kazakhstan | 624 km (388 mi) | about 11 h 27 min |
| Semey to Kokshetau | Kazakhstan | 810 km (503 mi) | about 14 h 47 min |
| Semey to Almaty | Kazakhstan | 836 km (520 mi) | about 15 h 15 min |
| Semey to Petropavl | Kazakhstan | 896 km (557 mi) | about 16 h 20 min |
| Semey to Zhezqazghan | Kazakhstan | 957 km (595 mi) | about 17 h 26 min |
| Semey to Taraz | Kazakhstan | 1,075 km (668 mi) | about 19 h 32 min |
| Semey to Shymkent | Kazakhstan | 1,215 km (755 mi) | about 22 h 3 min |
| Semey to Kyzylorda | Kazakhstan | 1,263 km (785 mi) | about 22 h 55 min |
| Semey to Turkistan | Kazakhstan | 1,205 km (749 mi) | about 21 h 53 min |
| Semey to Kostanay | Kazakhstan | 1,181 km (734 mi) | about 21 h 27 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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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.