There are 4 ways to get from Bishkek to Shymkent by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Shymkent Samal Bus Stationbus
11h 34m$15–17Train
- Take the train from Bischkek 2 to Shymkenttrain 317
12h 22mDrive 451.6 km
- Drive from Bishkek to Shymkentcar 451.6 km
6h 56m$34–49Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT)plane ALA - CIT
7h 58m$57–97
Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bishkek to Shymkent is to bus which costs $15 - $18 and takes 11h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Bishkek to Shymkent is to drive which takes 6h 56m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Bishkek to Shymkent station. However, there are services departing from Prospekt Manasa and arriving at Shymkent Samal Bus Station via Bishkek Avtovokzal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 34m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bischkek 2 and arriving at Shymkent. Services depart twice a week, and operate Wednesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 12h 22m.
The distance between Bishkek and Shymkent is 482 km. The road distance is 451.6 km.
The best way to get from Bishkek to Shymkent without a car is to bus which takes 11h 34m and costs $15 - $18.
It takes approximately 11h 34m to get from Bishkek to Shymkent, including transfers.
Bishkek to Shymkent bus services, operated by Kyrgyz Avtobeketi, depart from Bishkek Avtovokzal station.
Bishkek to Shymkent train services, operated by Kyrgyz Railways (КТЖ), depart from Bischkek 2 station.
The best way to get from Bishkek to Shymkent is to bus which takes 11h 34m and costs $15 - $18. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 12h 22m.
What companies run services between Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan and Shymkent, Kazakhstan?
Kyrgyz Avtobeketi operates a bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Shymkent Samal Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $13 and the journey takes 10h. Alternatively, Kyrgyz Railways (КТЖ) operates a train from Bischkek 2 to Shymkent twice a week, and the journey takes 12h 22m.
- Website
- scat.kz
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Shymkent International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Shymkent International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–400
- Website
- airastana.com
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Shymkent International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–410
- Website
- flyr.com
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Shymkent International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Phone
- +996 (312) 30 02 09
- Website
- railway.kg
Train from Bischkek 2 to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://railway.kg/?lang=en
- Book at
- https://ticket.railway.kg/
- Phone
- +996 312 64-23-27
- [email protected]
- Website
- avtovokzal.kg
Bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Shymkent Samal Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13
- Book at
- https://tezket.kg/
Bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Almaty Sayran Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6
- Book at
- https://tezket.kg/
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More Questions & Answers
Bishkek to Shymkent bus services, operated by Kyrgyz Avtobeketi, arrive at Shymkent Samal Bus Station.
Shymkent is 1h behind Bishkek. It is currently 3:12 PM in Bishkek and 2:12 PM in Shymkent.
Bishkek to Shymkent train services, operated by Kyrgyz Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Shymkent station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bishkek to Shymkent is 452 km. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Bishkek to Shymkent.
There are 323+ hotels available in Shymkent.