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Shymkent, Kazakhstan → Ürümqi, China

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Shymkent to Ürümqi

Composite routes from Shymkent to Ürümqi

Cheapest
20 h 11 min
Car
1660 km.
from $91
Fastest
2 h 19 min
Plane
Other
33 h 38 min
Train, Bus
1468 km.
from $69.15
28 h 6 min
1468 km.
from $126.91
31 h 15 min
1468 km.
from $68.54
12 h 10 min
Train, Plane
1468 km.
from $674.03
17 h 31 min
Train, Plane
1468 km.
from $294.47
10 h 36 min
Plane
1468 km.
from $276.52
36 h 19 min
Train, bus via Chemolgan, Train, bus via Chemolgan
1468 km.
from $84.37

Transport providers

Airlines

China Southern Airlines

Website:
csair.com/
Plane from Tashkent International Airport to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$652.17
Plane from Taraz Airport to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
10h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$103.26–$500.00

Uzbekistan

Website:
uzairways.com/en
Plane from Tashkent International Airport to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$184.78–$500.00

Somon Air

Phone:
+992 44 640 40 49
Website:
somonair.com/
Plane from Khudjand International Airport to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
6h 57m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Friday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$500.00

Flyr

Website:
flyr.com/en
Plane from Taraz Airport to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
15h 30m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$103.26–$500.00

SCAT

Website:
scat.kz
Plane from Shymkent International Airport to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$271.74–$467.39
Plane from Taraz Airport to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$228.26–$445.65

Train operators

China Railways C-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Yining to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
5h 27m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.09–$36.96

Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains)

Phone:
1433
Email:
KensePP@railways.kz
Website:
railways.kz/ru/
Train from Shymkent to Tashkent
Ave. Duration:
6h 17m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$4.24–$14.13
Train from Shymkent to Taraz
Ave. Duration:
3h 46m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$4.02–$13.04
Train from Shymkent to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
11h 3m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.61–$25.00

Uzbekistan Railways (OTY)

Phone:
1005
Email:
compliance@railway.uz
Website:
railway.uz/ru/
Train from Shymkent to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
14h 38m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$18.48–$36.96
Train from Shymkent to Tashkent
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$11.96–$21.74
Train from Shymkent to Taraz
Ave. Duration:
4h 43m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$11.41–$20.65

Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ)

Phone:
1433
Email:
KensePP@railways.kz
Website:
railways.kz/ru/
Train from Shymkent to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
12h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.24–$16.30
Train from Shymkent to Taraz
Ave. Duration:
3h 46m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$3.70–$7.61
Train from Shymkent to Tschemolgan
Ave. Duration:
14h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.24–$16.30

Kyrgyz Railways (КТЖ)

Phone:
+996 (312) 30 02 09
Email:
info@railway.aknet.kg
Website:
railway.kg/?lang=ru
Train from Shymkent to Taraz
Ave. Duration:
4h 19m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$7.61–$10.87

Kazakhstan Railways (Commuter Trains)

Phone:
1433
Email:
KensePP@railways.kz
Website:
railways.kz/ru/
Train from Almaty 1 to Kerimagash
Ave. Duration:
5h 1m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$4.29

Bus operators

Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal

Phone:
+7 727 396-70-63
Website:
ma-sairan.kz/
Bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
19h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$14.13–$53.26

Shymkent Samal Bus Terminal

Phone:
+77252451241
Email:
samal@avokzal.kz
Website:
samal.avokzal.kz/route
Bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.87

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Shymkent to Ürümqi is to train and bus which costs $22.83 - $92.39 and takes 33h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shymkent to Ürümqi is to fly which takes 3h 34m and costs $271.74 - $478.26 .

How far is it from Shymkent to Ürümqi?

The distance between Shymkent and Ürümqi is 1501 km. The road distance is 1658.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Shymkent to Ürümqi without a car is to bus which takes 31h 15m and costs $31.52 - $76.09 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Shymkent to Ürümqi, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Shymkent to Ürümqi?

The best way to get from Shymkent to Ürümqi is to fly which takes 3h 34m and costs $271.74 - $478.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $31.52 - $76.09 and takes 31h 15m.

What is the time difference between Shymkent and Ürümqi?

Ürümqi is 1h ahead of Shymkent. It is currently 12:44 in Shymkent and 13:44 in Ürümqi.

Can I drive from Shymkent to Ürümqi?

Yes, the driving distance between Shymkent to Ürümqi is 1659 km. It takes approximately 20h 10m to drive from Shymkent to Ürümqi.

Where can I stay near Ürümqi?

There are 38+ hotels available in Ürümqi. Prices start at $17.88 per night.
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