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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Astana to Shymkent

Composite routes from Astana to Shymkent

Cheapest
20 h 19 min
Car
1476 km.
from $81

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 to Shymkent?

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

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

The fastest way to get from Astana to Shymkent is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs $43.48 - $81.52 .

Is there a direct train between Astana 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 to Shymkent?

The distance between Astana and Shymkent is 1010 km. The road distance is 1476.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Astana to Shymkent without a car is to train via Astana Nurly Zhol which takes 19h 41m and costs $13.04 - $40.22 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Astana to Shymkent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Astana to Shymkent train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Astana to Shymkent?

The best way to get from Astana to Shymkent is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs $43.48 - $81.52 . Alternatively, you can train via Astana Nurly Zhol, which costs $13.04 - $40.22 and takes 19h 41m, you could also bus, which costs $30.87 - $31.30 and takes 23h 14m.

Where does the Astana to Shymkent train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Astana to Shymkent?

Yes, the driving distance between Astana to Shymkent is 1477 km. It takes approximately 20h 27m to drive from Astana 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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