How to Travel from

Baikonur to Shymkent

by Rideshare or Car

Kazakhstan Baikonur Shymkent

Cheapest

By car (703 km)

9 h 47 min

703 km.

from $38

Other

Rideshare

9 h 47 min

703 km.

from $9.17

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:

worldticket.com/

Plane from Kyzylorda Airport to Shymkent

Ave. Duration:

6h 41m

Frequency:

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$54.35–$315.22

Air Astana

Website:

airastana.com/global/en-us/

Plane from Kyzylorda Airport to Shymkent

Ave. Duration:

4h 5m

Frequency:

Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$59.78–$173.91

Flyr

Website:

flyr.com/en

Plane from Kyzylorda Airport to Shymkent

Ave. Duration:

6h 55m

Frequency:

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$54.35–$315.22

SCAT

Website:

scat.kz

Plane from Kyzylorda Airport to Shymkent

Ave. Duration:

4h 50m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$59.78–$152.17

Train operators

Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains)

Phone:

1433

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

railways.kz/ru/

Train from Toretam to Kyzylorda

Ave. Duration:

2h 40m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$4.13–$13.04

Train from Toretam to Shymkent

Ave. Duration:

10h 38m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$7.07–$22.83

Uzbekistan Railways (OTY)

Phone:

1005

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

railway.uz/ru/

Train from Toretam to Kyzylorda

Ave. Duration:

3h 3m

Frequency:

Twice a week

Estimated price:

$11.41–$20.65

Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ)

Phone:

1433

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

railways.kz/ru/

Train from Toretam to Kyzylorda

Ave. Duration:

3h 19m

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$4.02–$8.15

Train from Toretam to Shymkent

Ave. Duration:

13h 10m

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$8.70–$15.22

Kyrgyz Railways (КТЖ)

Phone:

+996 (312) 30 02 09

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

railway.kg/?lang=ru

Train from Toretam to Shieli

Ave. Duration:

5h 35m

Frequency:

Twice a week

Estimated price:

$13.04–$19.57

Train from Shieli to Shymkent

Ave. Duration:

6h 24m

Frequency:

Twice a week

Estimated price:

$11.96–$18.48

Train from Toretam to Kyzylorda

Ave. Duration:

3h 3m

Frequency:

Twice a week

Estimated price:

$8.15–$13.04

Train from Toretam to Shymkent

Ave. Duration:

12h 14m

Frequency:

Twice a week

Estimated price:

$26.09–$38.04

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

The cheapest way to get from Baikonur to Shymkent is to drive which costs $25 - $38.04 and takes 9h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Baikonur to Shymkent is to train and fly which takes 9h 2m and costs $76.09 - $184.78 .

Is there a direct train between Baikonur and Shymkent?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Toretam and arriving at Shymkent. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 10m.

How far is it from Baikonur to Shymkent?

The distance between Baikonur and Shymkent is 693 km. The road distance is 703.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Baikonur to Shymkent without a car is to train via Shieli which takes 12h 59m and costs $25 - $38.04 .

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

It takes approximately 12h 59m to get from Baikonur to Shymkent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Baikonur to Shymkent train from?

Baikonur to Shymkent train services, operated by Kyrgyz Railways (КТЖ), depart from Toretam station.

Where does the Baikonur to Shymkent train arrive?

Baikonur to Shymkent train services, operated by Kyrgyz Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Shieli station.

Can I drive from Baikonur to Shymkent?

Yes, the driving distance between Baikonur to Shymkent is 704 km. It takes approximately 9h 47m to drive from Baikonur to Shymkent.

Where can I stay near Shymkent?

There are 295+ hotels available in Shymkent. Prices start at $15.51 per night.

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Rixos Khadisha Shymkent Hotel

Ulitsa Zheltoksan, 17, Shymkent

Great

9.4

Totem Hotel

Saparbayeva Street 120, 160008 Shymkent, Kazakhstan, Shymkent

Great

9.2

Orbita Boutique Hotel

Abay Avenue 27, Shymkent, Shymkent

Great

9.4

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Shymkent

Shymkent is a city in Kazakhstan, near the border with Uzbekistan. It is one of three Kazakh cities that have the status of a city of republican significance that of a region. It is the third-most populous city in Kazakhstan, behind Almaty and Astana, with an estimated population of 1,002,291. According to regional and city officials, the millionth resident of Shymkent was born on 17 May 2018. It is a regional cultural centre. Shymkent is situated 690 km west of Almaty and 1,483 km south of Astana. It is also 120 km to the north of Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

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Two ways to Travel from Baikonur to Shymkent

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Air Astana

Flyr

SCAT

Train operators

Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains)

Uzbekistan Railways (OTY)

Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ)

Kyrgyz Railways (КТЖ)

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