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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Almaty 2 to Shymkent

Composite routes from Almaty 2 to Shymkent

Cheapest
9 h 26 min
Car
675 km.
from $37
Fastest
1 h 20 min
Plane
Other
13 h 49 min
608 km.
Select a ticket

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Almaty International Airport to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$32.61–$293.48

Air Astana

Website:
airastana.com/global/en-us/
Plane from Almaty International Airport to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$40.22–$152.17

Flyr

Website:
flyr.com/en
Plane from Almaty International Airport to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$32.61–$293.48

SCAT

Website:
scat.kz
Plane from Almaty International Airport to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$28.26–$152.17

Train operators

Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains)

Phone:
1433
Email:
Website:
railways.kz/ru/
Train from Almaty 2 to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
10h 50m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.61–$25.00

Uzbekistan Railways (OTY)

Phone:
1005
Email:
Website:
railway.uz/ru/
Train from Jeti-su to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
18h 6m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$18.48–$36.96

Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ)

Phone:
1433
Email:
Website:
railways.kz/ru/
Train from Almaty 2 to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
14h 44m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.24–$16.30

Bus operators

Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal

Phone:
+7 727 396-70-63
Website:
ma-sairan.kz/
Bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Taraz
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.15–$11.96

Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal

Website:
saparzhai.kz/
Bus from Taraz bus station to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Almaty 2 to Shymkent?

The cheapest way to get from Almaty 2 to Shymkent is to train which costs $7.61 - $25 and takes 10h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Almaty 2 to Shymkent?

The fastest way to get from Almaty 2 to Shymkent is to fly which takes 3h 12m and costs $30.43 - $152.17 .

Is there a direct train between Almaty 2 and Shymkent?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Almaty 2 and arriving at Shymkent. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 50m.

How far is it from Almaty 2 to Shymkent?

The distance between Almaty 2 and Shymkent is 651 km. The road distance is 675.2 km.

How do I travel from Almaty 2 to Shymkent without a car?

The best way to get from Almaty 2 to Shymkent without a car is to train which takes 10h 50m and costs $7.61 - $25 .

How long does it take to get from Almaty 2 to Shymkent?

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Almaty 2 to Shymkent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Almaty 2 to Shymkent train from?

Almaty 2 to Shymkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Almaty 2 station.

Train, bus or fly from Almaty 2 to Shymkent?

The best way to get from Almaty 2 to Shymkent is to fly which takes 3h 12m and costs $30.43 - $152.17 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $7.61 - $25 and takes 10h 50m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 13h 49m.

Where does the Almaty 2 to Shymkent train arrive?

Almaty 2 to Shymkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Shymkent station.

Can I drive from Almaty 2 to Shymkent?

Yes, the driving distance between Almaty 2 to Shymkent is 675 km. It takes approximately 9h 26m to drive from Almaty 2 to Shymkent.

Where can I stay near Shymkent?

There are 290+ hotels available in Shymkent. Prices start at $15.84 per night.
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