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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Semey to Shymkent

Composite routes from Semey to Shymkent

Cheapest
25 h 11 min
Car
1792 km.
from $98
Fastest
2 h 27 min
Plane
Other
35 h 29 min
1216 km.
from $76.24
6 h 33 min
Bus, Plane
1215 km.
from $10.87

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Semey Airport to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Monday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$43.48–$282.61
Plane from Oskemen Airport to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$46.74–$293.48

Flyr

Website:
flyr.com/en
Plane from Semey Airport to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Monday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$43.48–$282.61
Plane from Oskemen Airport to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$46.74–$293.48

SCAT

Website:
scat.kz
Plane from Oskemen Airport to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.35–$130.43

Train operators

Uzbekistan Railways (OTY)

Phone:
1005
Email:
compliance@railway.uz
Website:
railway.uz/ru/
Train from Semey to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
40h 4m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$33.70–$68.48

Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ)

Phone:
1433
Email:
KensePP@railways.kz
Website:
railways.kz/ru/
Train from Semey to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
34h 17m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.30–$36.96

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
Bus from Semey to Oskemen
Ave. Duration:
2h 46m
Frequency:
Once daily

Oskemen Bus Terminal

Phone:
+7 (7232) 76 50 40
Website:
autovokzal.kz/
Bus from Semey to Saparzhai
Ave. Duration:
11h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$19.82

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Semey to Shymkent is to bus which costs $50.65 - $51.09 and takes 35h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Semey to Shymkent is to fly which takes 2h 32m and costs $47.83 - $293.48 .

Is there a direct train between Semey and Shymkent?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Semey and arriving at Shymkent. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34h 17m.

How far is it from Semey to Shymkent?

The distance between Semey and Shymkent is 1235 km. The road distance is 1792.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Semey to Shymkent without a car is to train which takes 34h 17m and costs $33.70 - $70.65 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Semey to Shymkent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Semey to Shymkent train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Semey to Shymkent?

The best way to get from Semey to Shymkent is to fly which takes 2h 32m and costs $47.83 - $293.48 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $33.70 - $70.65 and takes 34h 17m, you could also bus, which costs $50.65 - $51.09 and takes 35h 29m.

Where does the Semey to Shymkent train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Semey to Shymkent?

Yes, the driving distance between Semey to Shymkent is 1792 km. It takes approximately 25h 11m to drive from Semey 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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