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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Almaty to Shymkent

Composite routes from Almaty to Shymkent

Cheapest
9 h 15 min
Car
664 km.
from $36
Fastest
1 h 19 min
Plane
Other
13 h 37 min
606 km.
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13 h 38 min
604 km.
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Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Almaty International Airport to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$38.11–$343.00

Air Astana

Website:
airastana.com/global/en-us/
Plane from Almaty International Airport to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$47.00–$177.85

Flyr

Website:
flyr.com/en
Plane from Almaty International Airport to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$38.11–$343.00

SCAT

Website:
scat.kz
Plane from Almaty International Airport to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$33.03–$177.85

Train operators

Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains)

Phone:
1433
Email:
KensePP@railways.kz
Website:
railways.kz/ru/
Train from Almaty 2 to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
10h 50m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.89–$29.22

Uzbekistan Railways (OTY)

Phone:
1005
Email:
compliance@railway.uz
Website:
railway.uz/ru/
Train from Almaty 1 to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
17h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$21.60–$43.19

Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ)

Phone:
1433
Email:
KensePP@railways.kz
Website:
railways.kz/ru/
Train from Almaty 2 to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
14h 44m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.80–$19.06
Train from Almaty 1 to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
12h 28m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.80–$19.06

Bus operators

Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal

Phone:
+7 727 396-70-63
Website:
ma-sairan.kz/
Bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Taraz
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.53–$13.97

Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal

Website:
saparzhai.kz/
Bus from Taraz bus station to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Almaty to Shymkent is to train which costs $7.61 - $25 and takes 10h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Almaty to Shymkent is to fly which takes 2h 58m and costs $30.43 - $152.17 .

Is there a direct train between Almaty and Shymkent?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Almaty 2 and arriving at Shymkent. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 50m.

How far is it from Almaty to Shymkent?

The distance between Almaty and Shymkent is 651 km. The road distance is 672.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Almaty to Shymkent without a car is to train which takes 10h 50m and costs $7.61 - $25 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Almaty to Shymkent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Almaty to Shymkent train from?

Almaty to Shymkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Almaty 2 station.

Train, bus or fly from Almaty to Shymkent?

The best way to get from Almaty to Shymkent is to fly which takes 2h 58m and costs $30.43 - $152.17 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $7.61 - $25 and takes 10h 50m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 13h 37m.

Where does the Almaty to Shymkent train arrive?

Almaty to Shymkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Shymkent station.

Can I drive from Almaty to Shymkent?

Yes, the driving distance between Almaty to Shymkent is 672 km. It takes approximately 9h 23m to drive from Almaty 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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