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How to get fromKostanay to Shymkentby plane, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Kostanay to Shymkent by plane, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Shymkent International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Kostanay Airport (KSN) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT)plane plane KSN - CIT
    2h 33m
    $105–196

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kostanay to Chutrain train 044Ц
    2. Take the train from Chu to Shymkenttrain train 086Р / ...
    40h 42m
    $39–179

  3. Train via Astana

    1. Take the train from Kostanay to Astana Nurly Zholtrain train 047T
    2. Take the train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Shymkenttrain train 086Р / ...
    33h 36m
    $40–57

  4. Drive  1,667.3 km

    1. Drive from Kostanay to Shymkentcar car 1,667.3 km
    23h 56m
    $65–94

  5. Fly to Turkistan, taxi

    1. Fly from Kostanay Airport (KSN) to Turkistan (HSA)plane plane KSN - HSA
    2. Take the taxi from Turkistan-Airport-HSA to Shymkenttaxi taxi
    12h 44m
    $174–309

Kostanay to Shymkent by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration33h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,303.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 33m

What companies run services between Kostanay, Kazakhstan and Shymkent, Kazakhstan?

SCAT flies from Kostanay Airport (KSN) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kostanay to Shymkent via Astana Nurly Zhol in around 33h 36m.

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