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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Shymkent to Balqash

Composite routes from Shymkent to Balqash

Cheapest
13 h 2 min
Car
893 km.
from $49

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Shymkent International Airport to Karaganda
Ave. Duration:
5h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$65.22–$402.17

Flyr

Website:
flyr.com/en
Plane from Shymkent International Airport to Karaganda
Ave. Duration:
5h 11m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$65.22–$402.17

Train operators

Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains)

Phone:
1433
Email:
KensePP@railways.kz
Website:
railways.kz/ru/
Train from Shymkent to Sary-Shagan
Ave. Duration:
10h 27m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.15–$25.00
Train from Shymkent to Akadyr
Ave. Duration:
13h 11m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.78–$30.43

Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ)

Phone:
1433
Email:
KensePP@railways.kz
Website:
railways.kz/ru/
Train from Shymkent to Sary-Shagan
Ave. Duration:
10h 32m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.24–$17.39
Train from Karaganda Pass to Balhash
Ave. Duration:
8h 23m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.07–$10.87
Train from Shymkent to Shyganak
Ave. Duration:
10h 46m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.15–$14.13
Train from Shymkent to Akadyr
Ave. Duration:
13h 19m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.87–$21.74
Train from Akadyr to Balhash
Ave. Duration:
4h 51m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.78–$8.70

Bus operators

Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal

Phone:
+7 727 396-70-63
Website:
ma-sairan.kz/
Bus from Sary-Shagan to Balhash
Ave. Duration:
2h 29m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$2.61–$3.70
Bus from Shyganak to Balhash
Ave. Duration:
4h 44m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.67–$6.52

Shymkent Samal Bus Terminal

Phone:
+77252451241
Email:
samal@avokzal.kz
Website:
samal.avokzal.kz/route
Bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Balhash
Ave. Duration:
12h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$23.18

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Shymkent to Balqash is to train and bus which costs $10.33 - $28.26 and takes 14h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shymkent to Balqash is to bus which takes 12h 37m and costs $24.35 - $24.67 .

Is there a direct train between Shymkent and Balqash?

No, there is no direct train from Shymkent to Balqash. However, there are services departing from Shymkent and arriving at Balhash 2 via Akadyr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 10m.

How far is it from Shymkent to Balqash?

The distance between Shymkent and Balqash is 902 km. The road distance is 895 km.

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

The best way to get from Shymkent to Balqash without a car is to bus which takes 12h 37m and costs $24.35 - $24.67 .

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

It takes approximately 12h 37m to get from Shymkent to Balqash, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shymkent to Balqash train from?

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

Train or bus from Shymkent to Balqash?

The best way to get from Shymkent to Balqash is to bus which takes 12h 37m and costs $24.35 - $24.67 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $14.13 - $39.13 and takes 19h 10m.

Where does the Shymkent to Balqash train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shymkent to Balqash?

Yes, the driving distance between Shymkent to Balqash is 895 km. It takes approximately 13h 8m to drive from Shymkent to Balqash.

Where can I stay near Balqash?

There are 85+ hotels available in Balqash. Prices start at $0.00 per night.
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