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Traveling from Astana to Karaganda? Try inDrive.City to City!
You set the fare, using the recommended price of 3,101 ₸ as a guide. Once drivers respond, compare their offers and choose a driver based on their rating, reviews, and vehicle type. The route is 215 km long, and the drive takes 3 hours. The average ride rating is 4.94/5, based on 4,877 reviews.
Astana – Karaganda route details
3 hours
Average travel time
215 km
Average route distance
3,101 ₸
Recommended ride price
3 hours
Average travel time
215 km
Average route distance
3,101 ₸
Recommended ride price
Why people choose us
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Route information
The Astana – Karaganda route follows the M-36 highway through Temirtau. The route is 215 km long, and the average travel time is 3 hours when the road is clear.
How do I book a ride from Astana to Karaganda?
- 1
Create a ride request
Enter your pickup and destination addresses, choose a convenient date and departure time, and offer your fare.
- 2
Wait for offers from drivers
Offers usually arrive within a minute of creating a request. Drivers can propose their own price or a different departure time.
- 3
Choose a driver and start your ride
Compare each driver's price, rating, reviews, and vehicle. After choosing a driver, call or message them to confirm the price, pickup address, destination, and departure time.
Like a taxi, but at Fair Prices
With inDrive, you don’t just see the price — you offer your own. Drivers can accept your fare or suggest theirs, so you can compare options, ratings, and reviews before choosing who to ride with.
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Passengers rate drivers after each ride. You can choose a driver based on reviews from other passengers
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How to get from Astana to Karaganda
Taxi
The Astana – Karaganda trip covers 215 km in 3 hours by car. Fixed-fare services set the price with no room to discuss it. inDrive.City to City is the alternative: you name your own price and choose a driver based on their rating. With inDrive.City to City you can book a ride with a local driver straight from door to door.
Bus
Regular buses from Astana to Karaganda leave the Saparzhai bus station. The trip takes about 3–4 hours and tickets run from roughly 2,000 to 3,500 ₸. The timetable is fixed, and you need to travel to the bus station. With inDrive.City to City you can book a ride with a local driver straight from door to door.
Train
Trains between Astana and Karaganda run daily and take at least 3 hours 8 minutes depending on the station and the service, with berth fares from 1,500 ₸ and compartments from 3,500 ₸. Once you reach the station, you still have to get to your destination. With inDrive.City to City you can book a ride with a local driver straight from door to door.
What are the best places to visit in Karaganda?
After arriving in Karaganda, start with Anet Baba Karaganda Regional Mosque, continue to Karagandy Arena, and add Monument to the Conquerors of Space to your city route.
Anet Baba Karaganda Regional Mosque
The Anet Baba Karaganda Regional Mosque is one of the largest mosques in Kazakhstan, known for its architecture and historical significance.
Karagandy Arena
Karagandy Arena is an ice palace with a capacity of 5,500 that hosts sports events and concerts.
Monument to the Conquerors of Space
The Monument to the Conquerors of Space honors Yuri Gagarin and the 20th anniversary of Kazakhstan’s independence. It stands 40 meters tall.
