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Merke, Kazakhstan → Shymkent, Kazakhstan

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Merke to Shymkent

Composite routes from Merke to Shymkent

Cheapest
4 h 57 min
Car
333 km.
from $18

Transport providers

Train operators

Uzbekistan Railways (OTY)

Phone:
1005
Email:
Website:
railway.uz/ru/
Train from Turksib to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
8h 22m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$13.04–$23.91

Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ)

Phone:
1433
Email:
Website:
railways.kz/ru/
Train from Turksib to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
6h 3m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.43–$9.24

Kyrgyz Railways (КТЖ)

Phone:
+996 (312) 30 02 09
Email:
Website:
railway.kg/?lang=ru
Train from Kaindy to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
6h 49m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$14.13–$21.74

Bus operators

Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal

Phone:
+7 727 396-70-63
Website:
ma-sairan.kz/
Bus from Merke to Taraz
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$2.72–$3.91

Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal

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

Airlines

SCAT

Website:
scat.kz
Plane from Taraz Airport to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$65.22–$163.04

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Merke to Shymkent?

The cheapest way to get from Merke to Shymkent is to drive which costs $11.96 - $18.48 and takes 4h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merke to Shymkent is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs $11.96 - $18.48 .

How far is it from Merke to Shymkent?

The distance between Merke and Shymkent is 358 km. The road distance is 334.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Merke to Shymkent without a car is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs $17.39 - $30.43 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Merke to Shymkent, including transfers.

Train or bus from Merke to Shymkent?

The best way to get from Merke to Shymkent is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs $17.39 - $30.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 21m.

Can I drive from Merke to Shymkent?

Yes, the driving distance between Merke to Shymkent is 334 km. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Merke 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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