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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Astana Station to Shymkent

Composite routes from Astana Station to Shymkent

Cheapest
20 h 24 min
Car
1480 km.
from $81
Fastest
2 h 8 min
Plane

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
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 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 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 Astana Nurly Zhol to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
18h 18m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$39.13

Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ)

Phone:
1433
Email:
KensePP@railways.kz
Website:
railways.kz/ru/
Train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
19h 21m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.13–$30.43
Train from Astana 1 to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
25h 3m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$14.13–$31.52

Bus operators

Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal

Website:
saparzhai.kz/
Bus from Saparzhai bus station to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
23h 7m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.72

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Astana Station to Shymkent?

The cheapest way to get from Astana Station to Shymkent is to train which costs $14.13 - $31.52 and takes 25h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Astana Station to Shymkent?

The fastest way to get from Astana Station to Shymkent is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $43.48 - $81.52 .

Is there a direct train between Astana Station and Shymkent?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Astana 1 and arriving at Shymkent. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25h 3m.

How far is it from Astana Station to Shymkent?

The distance between Astana Station and Shymkent is 1015 km. The road distance is 1480.9 km.

How do I travel from Astana Station to Shymkent without a car?

The best way to get from Astana Station to Shymkent without a car is to train via Astana Nurly Zhol which takes 20h 6m and costs $13.04 - $40.22 .

How long does it take to get from Astana Station to Shymkent?

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Astana Station to Shymkent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Astana Station to Shymkent train from?

Astana Station to Shymkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Astana 1 station.

Train, bus or fly from Astana Station to Shymkent?

The best way to get from Astana Station to Shymkent is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $43.48 - $81.52 . Alternatively, you can train via Astana Nurly Zhol, which costs $13.04 - $40.22 and takes 20h 6m, you could also bus, which costs $30.87 - $31.30 and takes 23h 18m.

Where does the Astana Station to Shymkent train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Astana Station to Shymkent?

Yes, the driving distance between Astana Station to Shymkent is 1481 km. It takes approximately 20h 32m to drive from Astana Station 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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