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Aktau, Kazakhstan → Shymkent, Kazakhstan

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Two ways to Travel from Aktau to Shymkent

Composite routes from Aktau to Shymkent

Cheapest
31 h 2 min
Car
2174 km.
from $119

Detailed Car Route

Aktau
Aktau Beineu   (547 km, 5 h 14 min)
Beineu
547 км 5 h 14 min
Beineu Bozoi   (399 km, 11 h 11 min)
1
Shieli
1944 км 29 h 4 min
Shieli Shornak   (173 km, 1 h 40 min)
Turkestan
2174 км 31 h 2 min

Navigate from Aktau to Shymkent

Continue onto проспект президента Республики Казахстан
16 m
Turn left onto Строительная улица
5 km 727 m
Keep right
1 km 140 m
Keep right
54 m
Turn slight right onto Қазиев көшесі
117 m
Arrive at destination

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Aktau Airport to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.22–$444.63

Flyr

Website:
flyr.com/en
Plane from Aktau Airport to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.22–$444.63

SCAT

Website:
scat.kz
Plane from Aktau Airport to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.57–$190.56

Train operators

Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ)

Phone:
1433
Email:
Website:
railways.kz/ru/
Train from Mangystau to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
39h 37m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.87–$54.63

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Aktau to Shymkent is to train which costs $23.91 - $53.26 and takes 39h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aktau to Shymkent is to fly which takes 2h 45m and costs $76.09 - $184.78 .

How far is it from Aktau to Shymkent?

The distance between Aktau and Shymkent is 1541 km. The road distance is 2170.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Aktau to Shymkent without a car is to train which takes 39h 55m and costs $23.91 - $53.26 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Aktau to Shymkent, including transfers.

Train or fly from Aktau to Shymkent?

The best way to get from Aktau to Shymkent is to fly which takes 2h 45m and costs $76.09 - $184.78 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $23.91 - $53.26 and takes 39h 55m.

What is the time difference between Aktau and Shymkent?

It is currently 16:02 at both, Aktau and Shymkent.

Can I drive from Aktau to Shymkent?

Yes, the driving distance between Aktau to Shymkent is 2171 km. It takes approximately 31h 3m to drive from Aktau 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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