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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Astana 1 to Shymkent

Composite routes from Astana 1 to Shymkent

Cheapest
20 h 19 min
Car
1476 km.
from $81
Fastest
2 h 8 min
Plane

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$36.96–$260.87

Flyr

Website:
flyr.com/en
Plane from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$36.96–$260.87

Qazaq Air

Website:
flyqazaq.com/
Plane from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$46.74–$119.57

SCAT

Website:
scat.kz
Plane from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$51.09–$119.57

Train operators

Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains)

Phone:
1433
Email:
Website:
railways.kz/ru/
Train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
18h 18m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$39.13

Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ)

Phone:
1433
Email:
Website:
railways.kz/ru/
Train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
19h 21m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.13–$30.43
Train from Astana 1 to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
25h 3m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$14.13–$31.52

Bus operators

Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal

Website:
saparzhai.kz/
Bus from Saparzhai bus station to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
23h 7m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.72

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Astana 1 to Shymkent?

The cheapest way to get from Astana 1 to Shymkent is to train which costs $14.13 - $31.52 and takes 25h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Astana 1 to Shymkent?

The fastest way to get from Astana 1 to Shymkent is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $43.48 - $81.52 .

Is there a direct train between Astana 1 and Shymkent?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Astana 1 and arriving at Shymkent. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25h 3m.

How far is it from Astana 1 to Shymkent?

The distance between Astana 1 and Shymkent is 1015 km. The road distance is 1480.8 km.

How do I travel from Astana 1 to Shymkent without a car?

The best way to get from Astana 1 to Shymkent without a car is to train via Astana Nurly Zhol which takes 20h 6m and costs $13.04 - $40.22 .

How long does it take to get from Astana 1 to Shymkent?

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Astana 1 to Shymkent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Astana 1 to Shymkent train from?

Astana 1 to Shymkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Astana 1 station.

Train, bus or fly from Astana 1 to Shymkent?

The best way to get from Astana 1 to Shymkent is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $43.48 - $81.52 . Alternatively, you can train via Astana Nurly Zhol, which costs $13.04 - $40.22 and takes 20h 6m, you could also bus, which costs $30.87 - $31.30 and takes 23h 14m.

Where does the Astana 1 to Shymkent train arrive?

Astana 1 to Shymkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Shymkent station.

Can I drive from Astana 1 to Shymkent?

Yes, the driving distance between Astana 1 to Shymkent is 1481 km. It takes approximately 20h 32m to drive from Astana 1 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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