There are 4 ways to get from Aktobe to Shymkent by plane, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Aktobe International Airport (AKX) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT)plane AKX - CIT
2h 18m$101–257Train
cheapest- Take the train from Aktobe to Shymkenttrain 034T / ...
29h 7m$19–260Drive 1,517.7 km
- Drive from Aktobe to Shymkentcar 1,517.7 km
21h 28m$59–85Train via Mankent
- Take the train from Aktobe to Mankenttrain 008Ж
29h 28m$136–344
Aktobe to Shymkent by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aktobe to Shymkent is to train which costs $19 - $260 and takes 29h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Aktobe to Shymkent is to fly which takes 2h 18m and costs $100 - $260.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Aktobe and arriving at Shymkent. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29h 7m.
The distance between Aktobe and Shymkent is 1303 km. The road distance is 1517.7 km.
The best way to get from Aktobe to Shymkent without a car is to train which takes 29h 7m and costs $19 - $260.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Aktobe to Shymkent, including transfers.
Aktobe to Shymkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Aktobe station.
The best way to get from Aktobe to Shymkent is to fly which takes 2h 18m and costs $100 - $260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $19 - $260 and takes 29h 7m.
Aktobe to Shymkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Shymkent station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aktobe to Shymkent is 1518 km. It takes approximately 21h 28m to drive from Aktobe to Shymkent.
What companies run services between Aktobe, Kazakhstan and Shymkent, Kazakhstan?
SCAT, Flyr, and World Ticket fly from Aktobe International Airport (AKX) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT) once daily. Alternatively, Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) operates a train from Aktobe to Shymkent once daily. Tickets cost $19–40 and the journey takes 29h 7m. Three other operators also service this route.
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Aktobe International Airport to Shymkent International Airport via Nur-Sultan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $110–1,000
- Website
- flyr.com
Flights from Aktobe International Airport to Shymkent International Airport via Nur-Sultan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $110–1,000
- Website
- scat.kz
Flights from Aktobe International Airport to Shymkent International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–190
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Aktobe to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $29–40
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $19–27
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Aktobe to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $50–75
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $40–55
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $20–29
- Phone
- +7 (717) 260-66-60
- [email protected]
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Aktobe to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–260
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $130–190
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $180–260
Train from Aktobe to Mankent
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–260
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $130–190
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $180–260
- Phone
- +996 (312) 30 02 09
- Website
- railway.kg
Train from Aktobe to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://railway.kg/?lang=en
- Book at
- https://ticket.railway.kg/
Train from Aktobe to Mankent
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://railway.kg/?lang=en
- Book at
- https://ticket.railway.kg/
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