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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Balqash to Shymkent

Composite routes from Balqash to Shymkent

Cheapest
13 h 1 min
Car
892 km.
from $49
Other
14 h 23 min
Bus, Train
660 km.
from $5.43
19 h 21 min
660 km.
from $33.24
23 h 10 min
660 km.
Select a ticket
16 h 31 min
Train, Plane
660 km.
from $167.78
14 h 47 min
Bus, Train
660 km.
from $5.43

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:
$45.65–$282.61
Plane from Almaty International Airport to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$30.43–$293.48

Air Astana

Website:
airastana.com/global/en-us/
Plane from Almaty International Airport to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$39.13–$141.30

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:
$45.65–$282.61
Plane from Almaty International Airport to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$30.43–$293.48

SCAT

Website:
scat.kz
Plane from Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
12h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$45.65–$282.61
Plane from Almaty International Airport to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$27.17–$184.78

Bus operators

Kyrgyz Avtobeketi

Phone:
+996 312 64-23-27
Email:
bishkekvokzal@mail.ru
Website:
avtovokzal.kg/
Bus from Bishkek Zapadnyi Avtovokzal to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.98

Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal

Website:
saparzhai.kz/
Bus from Balhash to Sary-Shagan
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Bus from Balhash to Bishkek
Ave. Duration:
12h 3m
Frequency:
Once a week

Train operators

Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains)

Phone:
1433
Email:
KensePP@railways.kz
Website:
railways.kz/ru/
Train from Sary-Shagan to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
10h 13m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.61–$23.91
Train from Akadyr to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
13h 3m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.78–$29.35
Train from Sary-Shagan to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
8h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.07–$21.74

Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ)

Phone:
1433
Email:
KensePP@railways.kz
Website:
railways.kz/ru/
Train from Sary-Shagan to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
11h 1m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.24–$16.30
Train from Balhash 2 to Karaganda
Ave. Duration:
7h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.07–$10.87
Train from Balhash 2 to Akadyr
Ave. Duration:
4h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.67–$8.15
Train from Akadyr to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
13h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.87–$21.74
Train from Sary-Shagan to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
8h 42m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.15–$14.13

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Balqash to Shymkent is to train which costs $14.13 - $38.04 and takes 19h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Balqash to Shymkent is to drive which takes 13h 7m and costs $32.61 - $47.83 .

Is there a direct train between Balqash and Shymkent?

No, there is no direct train from Balqash to Shymkent. However, there are services departing from Balhash 2 and arriving at Shymkent via Akadyr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 21m.

How far is it from Balqash to Shymkent?

The distance between Balqash and Shymkent is 897 km. The road distance is 893.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Balqash to Shymkent without a car is to bus and train which takes 14h 23m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 14h 23m to get from Balqash to Shymkent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balqash to Shymkent train from?

Balqash to Shymkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Balhash 2 station.

Train or bus from Balqash to Shymkent?

The best way to get from Balqash to Shymkent is to bus which takes 23h 10m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $14.13 - $38.04 and takes 19h 21m.

Where does the Balqash to Shymkent train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Balqash to Shymkent?

Yes, the driving distance between Balqash to Shymkent is 894 km. It takes approximately 13h 7m to drive from Balqash to Shymkent.

Where can I stay near Shymkent?

There are 295+ hotels available in Shymkent. Prices start at $15.51 per night.
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