What is the cheapest way to get from Minsk to Astana?

The cheapest way to get from Minsk to Astana is to train via Kandyagash which costs $75 - $140 and takes 3 days 5h.

What is the fastest way to get from Minsk to Astana?

The fastest way to get from Minsk to Astana is to fly which takes 7h 50m and costs $120 - $600.

Is there a direct train between Minsk and Astana?

No, there is no direct train from Minsk to Astana. However, there are services departing from Minsk Pas and arriving at Astana 1 via Skopin and Kandagach. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 5h.

How far is it from Minsk to Astana?

The distance between Minsk and Astana is 2983 km. The road distance is 3343.2 km.

How do I travel from Minsk to Astana without a car?

The best way to get from Minsk to Astana without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 13h and costs $190 - $360.

How long does it take to get from Minsk to Astana?

It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Minsk to Astana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Minsk to Astana train from?

Minsk to Astana train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Minsk Pas station.

Train or fly from Minsk to Astana?

The best way to get from Minsk to Astana is to fly which takes 7h 50m and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $240 - $480 and takes 2 days 18h.

What is the time difference between Minsk and Astana?

Astana is 2h ahead of Minsk. It is currently 10:37 PM in Minsk and 12:37 AM in Astana.

Where does the Minsk to Astana train arrive?

Minsk to Astana train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Skopin station.

Can I drive from Minsk to Astana?

Yes, the driving distance between Minsk to Astana is 3343 km. It takes approximately 44h 17m to drive from Minsk to Astana.

Where can I stay near Astana?

There are 2380+ hotels available in Astana.

Minsk to Astana - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Minsk to Astana by plane, bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Minsk National Airport (MSQ) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)plane MSQ - NQZ
7h 50m
$122–553
Train via Kandyagash
cheapest
1. Take the train from Minsk Pas to Skopintrain
2. Take the train from Skopin to Kandagachtrain
3. Take the train from Kandagach to Astana 1train
3d 5h
$78–140
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Minsk to Moscowbus
2. Take the bus from Moscow Central Bus Station to Ufa South Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Ufa South Bus Terminal to Chelyabinsk Central bus stationbus 767
4. Take the train from Chelyabinsk-Glavny to Astana Nurly Zholtrain
2d 13h
$195–352
Train
1. Take the train from Minsk Pas to Moscow Belorussky Stationtrain 722Б / ...
2. Take the train from Paveletsky Rail Terminal to Astana Nurly Zholtrain 084Й
2d 18h
$248–479
Drive 3,343.2 km
1. Drive from Minsk to Astanacar 3,343.2 km
44h 17m
$292–422
Train via Aksakovo
1. Take the train from Minsk Pas to Aksakovotrain 426Ч
2. Take the train from Aksakovo to Astana Nurly Zholtrain 084Й
3d 2h
$192–364

Minsk to Astana by train

1Weekly Trains

3d 5hAverage Duration

$78Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 2,983 km
Duration: 7h 50m

What companies run services between Minsk, Belarus and Astana, Kazakhstan?

Belavia Belarusian Airlines, Aeroflot Russian Airlines, and SCAT fly from Minsk National Airport (MSQ) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Minsk Pas to Narodnyy Bank via Moscow Belorussky Station, Belorusskaya, Paveletskaya, Paveletsky Rail Terminal, Astana Nurly Zhol, Astana Nurly Zhol, and Dom Ministerstv in around 2d 18h.

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