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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Karaganda to Shymkent

Composite routes from Karaganda to Shymkent

Cheapest
18 h 12 min
Car
1261 km.
from $69
Fastest
1 h 55 min
Plane
Other
7 h 8 min
Train, Plane
875 km.
from $63.42

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
10h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$48.91–$293.48
Plane from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$36.96–$260.87

Flyr

Website:
flyr.com/en
Plane from Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
9h 37m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$48.91–$293.48
Plane from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$36.96–$260.87

Qazaq Air

Website:
flyqazaq.com/
Plane from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$46.74–$119.57

SCAT

Website:
scat.kz
Plane from Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
12h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$48.91–$293.48
Plane from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$51.09–$119.57

Train operators

Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains)

Phone:
1433
Email:
KensePP@railways.kz
Website:
railways.kz/ru/
Train from Karaganda Pass to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
15h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$34.78
Train from Karaganda Pass to Astana
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.02–$13.04

Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ)

Phone:
1433
Email:
KensePP@railways.kz
Website:
railways.kz/ru/
Train from Karaganda Pass to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
16h 9m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.96–$26.09
Train from Karaganda Pass to Astana
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$3.70–$7.61

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Karaganda to Shymkent is to train which costs $10.87 - $34.78 and takes 16h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karaganda to Shymkent is to train and fly which takes 7h 8m and costs $46.74 - $92.39 .

Is there a direct train between Karaganda and Shymkent?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Karaganda Pass and arriving at Shymkent. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h 9m.

How far is it from Karaganda to Shymkent?

The distance between Karaganda and Shymkent is 904 km. The road distance is 1261.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Karaganda to Shymkent without a car is to train which takes 16h 9m and costs $10.87 - $34.78 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Karaganda to Shymkent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karaganda to Shymkent train from?

Karaganda to Shymkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Karaganda Pass station.

Train or fly from Karaganda to Shymkent?

The best way to get from Karaganda to Shymkent is to fly which takes 7h 42m and costs $54.35 - $304.35 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $10.87 - $34.78 and takes 16h 9m.

Where does the Karaganda to Shymkent train arrive?

Karaganda to Shymkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Shymkent station.

Can I drive from Karaganda to Shymkent?

Yes, the driving distance between Karaganda to Shymkent is 1262 km. It takes approximately 18h 23m to drive from Karaganda 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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