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2 d 1 h
3601 km.
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Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia → Shymkent, Kazakhstan

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ulaanbaatar to Shymkent

Composite routes from Ulaanbaatar to Shymkent

Cheapest
2 d 1 h
Car
3601 km.
from $198
Other
4 d 2 h 51 min
2960 km.
from $139.70
4 d 1 h 30 min
Bus, Train
2960 km.
from $218.24
27 h 29 min
Bus, Plane
2960 km.
from $407.57
18 h 6 min
Bus, Plane
2960 km.
from $461.30
4 d 20 h 17 min
2961 km.
from $201.13
5 d 1 h 58 min
2960 km.
from $319.61

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 7
World Ticket
Website
Air Astana
Website
Uzbekistan
Website
Ural Airlines
Website
S7 Airlines
Website
Flyr
Website
SCAT
Website
World Ticket
Website
14h 30m
Thursday and Sunday
$130.43–$597.83
Air Astana
Website
12h 35m
Sunday
$130.43–$597.83
Uzbekistan
Website
13h 52m
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
$456.52–$1,086.96
Ural Airlines
Website
14h 50m
Saturday
$195.65–$869.57
S7 Airlines
Website
14h 25m
Thursday
$163.04–$706.52
Flyr
Website
14h 30m
Thursday and Sunday
$130.43–$597.83
SCAT
Website
22h
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
$152.17–$706.52
Train operators
Found: 7
Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains)
Website
Uzbekistan Railways (OTY)
Website
Russian Railways (РЖД)
Website
Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ)
Website
Kyrgyz Railways (КТЖ)
Website
Ulaanbaatar Railway
Website
Russian Railways (RZhD)
Website
Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains)
Website
18h 18m
Once daily
$13.04–$39.13
1433
1433
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Uzbekistan Railways (OTY)
Website
5h 37m
Once a week
$11.41–$20.65
1005
1005
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Russian Railways (РЖД)
Website
37h 29m
Twice daily
$52.17–$86.96
8 (800) 775-00-00
8 (800) 775-00-00
Call
Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ)
Website
14h 40m
3 times a week
$9.24–$16.30
1433
1433
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Kyrgyz Railways (КТЖ)
Website
4h 18m
Twice a week
$7.61–$10.87
+996 (312) 30 02 09
+996 (312) 30 02 09
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Ulaanbaatar Railway
Website
23h 33m
Once a week
$10.87–$41.30
+976-1900-1949
+976-1900-1949
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Russian Railways (RZhD)
Website
7h 1m
Once a week
$26.09–$70.65
8 (800) 775-00-00
8 (800) 775-00-00
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Bus operators
Found: 3
Avtovokzaly.ru
Website
Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
Website
National Road Transport Center
Website
Avtovokzaly.ru
Website
2h 24m
5 times a day
$6.52–$9.78
8-800-775-45-73
8-800-775-45-73
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Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
Website
23h 7m
Once daily
$29.72
National Road Transport Center
Website
5h 32m
Once daily
$7.07–$10.33
+976 1900 1234
+976 1900 1234
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Ulaanbaatar to Shymkent is to train via Astana which costs $92.39 - $195.65 and takes 4 days 2h.

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

The fastest way to get from Ulaanbaatar to Shymkent is to fly which takes 13h 32m and costs $141.30 - $652.17 .

Is there a direct train between Ulaanbaatar and Shymkent?

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

How far is it from Ulaanbaatar to Shymkent?

The distance between Ulaanbaatar and Shymkent is 3023 km. The road distance is 3915.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Ulaanbaatar to Shymkent without a car is to bus and train which takes 4 days 1h and costs $141.30 - $260.87 .

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

It takes approximately 13h 32m to get from Ulaanbaatar to Shymkent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ulaanbaatar to Shymkent train from?

Ulaanbaatar to Shymkent train services, operated by Ulaanbaatar Railway, depart from Ulaanbaatar station.

Train or fly from Ulaanbaatar to Shymkent?

The best way to get from Ulaanbaatar to Shymkent is to fly which takes 13h 32m and costs $141.30 - $652.17 . Alternatively, you can train via Astana, which costs $92.39 - $195.65 and takes 4 days 2h.

What is the time difference between Ulaanbaatar and Shymkent?

Shymkent is 3h behind Ulaanbaatar. It is currently 16:51 in Ulaanbaatar and 13:51 in Shymkent.

Where does the Ulaanbaatar to Shymkent train arrive?

Ulaanbaatar to Shymkent train services, operated by Ulaanbaatar Railway, arrive at Irkutsk Pas station.

Can I drive from Ulaanbaatar to Shymkent?

Yes, the driving distance between Ulaanbaatar to Shymkent is 3915 km. It takes approximately 2 days 2h to drive from Ulaanbaatar 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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