What is the cheapest way to get from Kazan’ to Shymkent?

The cheapest way to get from Kazan’ to Shymkent is to train which costs $40 - $70 and takes 2 days 12h.

What is the fastest way to get from Kazan’ to Shymkent?

The fastest way to get from Kazan’ to Shymkent is to fly which takes 8h 52m and costs $120 - $600.

Is there a direct train between Kazan’ and Shymkent?

No, there is no direct train from Kazan’ to Shymkent. However, there are services departing from Kazan-Pass and arriving at Shymkent via Arys 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.

How far is it from Kazan’ to Shymkent?

The distance between Kazan’ and Shymkent is 2108 km. The road distance is 2490.3 km.

How do I travel from Kazan’ to Shymkent without a car?

The best way to get from Kazan’ to Shymkent without a car is to bus and train via Aktobe which takes 2 days 0h and costs $50 - $320.

How long does it take to get from Kazan’ to Shymkent?

It takes approximately 8h 52m to get from Kazan’ to Shymkent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kazan’ to Shymkent train from?

Kazan’ to Shymkent train services, operated by Uzbekistan Railways (OTY), depart from Kazan-Pass station.

Train or fly from Kazan’ to Shymkent?

The best way to get from Kazan’ to Shymkent is to fly which takes 8h 52m and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 2 days 12h.

What is the time difference between Kazan’ and Shymkent?

Shymkent is 2h ahead of Kazan’. It is currently 10:27 AM in Kazan’ and 12:27 PM in Shymkent.

Where does the Kazan’ to Shymkent train arrive?

Kazan’ to Shymkent train services, operated by Uzbekistan Railways (OTY), arrive at Arys 1 station.

Can I drive from Kazan’ to Shymkent?

Yes, the driving distance between Kazan’ to Shymkent is 2490 km. It takes approximately 34h 39m to drive from Kazan’ to Shymkent.

Where can I stay near Shymkent?

There are 321+ hotels available in Shymkent.

Kazan’ to Shymkent - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Kazan’ to Shymkent by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly to Shymkent International Airport
best
1. Fly from Kazan (KZN) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT)plane KZN - CIT
8h 52m
$123–554
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kazan-Pass to Arys 1train 315G
2. Take the train from Arys 1 to Shymkenttrain 088Х / ...
2d 12h
$41–67
Bus, train via Aktobe
1. Take the bus from Kazan Stolichnyy Bus station to Aktobe Bus stationbus
2. Take the train from Aktobe to Shymkenttrain 034T / ...
2d
$52–315
Drive 2,490.3 km
1. Drive from Kazan’ to Shymkentcar 2,490.3 km
34h 39m
$204–295
Fly to Tashkent International Airport, train
1. Fly from Kazan (KZN) to Tashkent International Airport (TAS)plane KZN - TAS
2. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Shymkenttrain
13h 18m
$196–278
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kazan Stolichnyy Bus station to Ulyanovsk Bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Ulyanovsk Bus station to Syzranbus 630
3. Take the train from Syzran 1 to Shymkenttrain 318
2d 7h
$206–337

Kazan’ to Shymkent by train

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2d 12hAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,107.6 km
Duration: 8h 52m

What companies run services between Kazan’, Russia and Shymkent, Kazakhstan?

Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Red Wings, and four other airlines fly from Kazan (KZN) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kazan-Pass to Shymkent via Arys 1 in around 2d 12h.

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