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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Shymkent to Ulaanbaatar

Composite routes from Shymkent to Ulaanbaatar

Cheapest
2 d 2 h 10 min
Car
3920 km.
from $215
Fastest
4 h 35 min
Plane
Other
2 d 22 h 14 min
2961 km.
from $135.23
4 d 2 h 31 min
2960 km.
from $139.96
3 d 11 h 2 min
Train
2961 km.
from $140.97
4 d 14 h 3 min
2961 km.
from $201.39

Transport providers

Train operators

Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains)

Phone:
1433
Email:
Website:
railways.kz/ru/
Train from Shymkent to Astana
Ave. Duration:
18h 48m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$39.13

Uzbekistan Railways (OTY)

Phone:
1005
Email:
Website:
railway.uz/ru/
Train from Shymkent to Novosibirsk
Ave. Duration:
2d 6h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$42.39–$86.96

Russian Railways (РЖД)

Phone:
8 (800) 775-00-00
Website:
eng.rzd.ru/
Train from Omsk-Pass to Irkutsk
Ave. Duration:
38h 51m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$59.78–$97.83
Train from Novosibirsk Gl to Sliudianka
Ave. Duration:
33h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$47.83–$76.09

Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ)

Phone:
1433
Email:
Website:
railways.kz/ru/
Train from Shymkent to Astana
Ave. Duration:
19h 1m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.13–$30.43
Train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Omsk-Pass
Ave. Duration:
15h 19m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$9.24–$16.30

Ulaanbaatar Railway

Phone:
+976-1900-1949
Email:
Website:
ubtz.mn/
Train from Irkutsk Pas to Ulaanbaatar
Ave. Duration:
22h 33m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$10.87–$41.30
Train from Sliudianka 1 to Ulaanbaatar
Ave. Duration:
20h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$10.87–$36.96

Bus operators

Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal

Phone:
+7 727 396-70-63
Website:
ma-sairan.kz/
Bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Ölgii
Ave. Duration:
32h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$22.83–$76.09

Shymkent Samal Bus Terminal

Phone:
+77252451241
Email:
Website:
samal.avokzal.kz/route
Bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.87

Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal

Website:
saparzhai.kz/
Bus from Saparzhai bus station to Ölgii
Ave. Duration:
32h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$39.62

National Road Transport Center

Phone:
+976 1900 1234
Email:
Website:
transdep.mn/
Bus from Ölgii to Dragon
Ave. Duration:
24h 58m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$30.43–$42.39

Airlines

Hunnu Air LLC

Website:
hunnuair.com/
Plane from Shymkent International Airport to Khöshig
Ave. Duration:
8h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$760.87

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Shymkent to Ulaanbaatar is to train and bus which costs $81.52 - $119.57 and takes 3 days 11h.

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

The fastest way to get from Shymkent to Ulaanbaatar is to fly which takes 8h 12m and costs $173.91 - $815.22 .

Is there a direct train between Shymkent and Ulaanbaatar?

No, there is no direct train from Shymkent to Ulaanbaatar. However, there are services departing from Shymkent and arriving at Ulaanbaatar via Astana Nurly Zhol, Omsk-Pass and Irkutsk Pas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 2h.

How far is it from Shymkent to Ulaanbaatar?

The distance between Shymkent and Ulaanbaatar is 3023 km. The road distance is 3932.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Shymkent to Ulaanbaatar without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 22h and costs $65.22 - $141.30 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Shymkent to Ulaanbaatar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shymkent to Ulaanbaatar train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Shymkent to Ulaanbaatar?

The best way to get from Shymkent to Ulaanbaatar is to fly which takes 8h 12m and costs $173.91 - $815.22 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65.22 - $141.30 and takes 2 days 22h, you could also train via Astana, which costs $92.39 - $195.65 and takes 4 days 2h.

What is the time difference between Shymkent and Ulaanbaatar?

Ulaanbaatar is 3h ahead of Shymkent. It is currently 14:49 in Shymkent and 17:49 in Ulaanbaatar.

Where does the Shymkent to Ulaanbaatar train arrive?

Shymkent to Ulaanbaatar train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Astana Nurly Zhol station.

Can I drive from Shymkent to Ulaanbaatar?

Yes, the driving distance between Shymkent to Ulaanbaatar is 3932 km. It takes approximately 2 days 2h to drive from Shymkent to Ulaanbaatar.

Which airlines fly from Shymkent International Airport Airport to Khöshig Valley Airport Airport?

Air Astana, SCAT, Flyr and Hunnu Air LLC offer flights from Shymkent International Airport Airport to Khöshig Valley Airport Airport.

Where can I stay near Ulaanbaatar?

There are 234+ hotels available in Ulaanbaatar. Prices start at $48.14 per night.
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