There are 5 ways to get from Astana Nurly Zhol to Shymkent by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT)plane NQZ - CIT
3h 33m$67–113Train via Astana 1
cheapest- Take the train from Astana 1 to Shymkenttrain 056Ц / ...
27h 1m$19–40Train
- Take the train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Shymkenttrain 086Р / ...
19h 16m$20–28Bus
- Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Shymkent Samal Bus Stationbus A600/3
25h 14m$34–35Drive 1,457.8 km
- Drive from Astana Nurly Zhol to Shymkentcar 1,457.8 km
16h 6m$57–82
Astana Nurly Zhol to Shymkent by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Astana Nurly Zhol to Shymkent is to train which costs $20 - $28 and takes 19h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Astana Nurly Zhol to Shymkent is to fly which takes 3h 33m and costs $65 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Astana Nurly Zhol to Shymkent station. However, there are services departing from Astana Nurly Zhol and arriving at Shymkent Samal Bus Station via Saparzhai bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 14m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Astana Nurly Zhol and arriving at Shymkent. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19h 16m.
The distance between Astana Nurly Zhol and Shymkent is 1009 km. The road distance is 1457.8 km.
The best way to get from Astana Nurly Zhol to Shymkent without a car is to train which takes 19h 16m and costs $20 - $28.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Astana Nurly Zhol to Shymkent, including transfers.
Astana Nurly Zhol to Shymkent bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, depart from Saparzhai bus station.
Astana Nurly Zhol to Shymkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Astana Nurly Zhol station.
The best way to get from Astana Nurly Zhol to Shymkent is to fly which takes 3h 33m and costs $65 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $20 - $28 and takes 19h 16m, you could also bus, which costs $34 - $36 and takes 25h 14m.
What companies run services between Astana Nurly Zhol, Kazakhstan and Shymkent, Kazakhstan?
Flyr, SCAT, and two other airlines fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT) hourly. Alternatively, Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains) operates a train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Shymkent twice daily. Tickets cost $20–28 and the journey takes 19h 16m.
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Shymkent International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
- Website
- scat.kz
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Shymkent International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- flyr.com
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Shymkent International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- airastana.com
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Shymkent International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Saturday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–430
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $50–70
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $35–55
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $20–28
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Astana 1 to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $29–40
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $19–27
Bus from Saparzhai bus station to Shymkent Samal Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $33
- Website
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
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More Questions & Answers
Astana Nurly Zhol to Shymkent bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, arrive at Shymkent Samal Bus Station.
Astana Nurly Zhol to Shymkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Shymkent station.
Yes, the driving distance between Astana Nurly Zhol to Shymkent is 1458 km. It takes approximately 16h 6m to drive from Astana Nurly Zhol to Shymkent.
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