There are 7 ways to get from Kyrgyzstan 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$34–49Drive to Fergana International Airport, fly to Tashkent International Airport, train
- Drive from Kyzyl-Kyya to Fergana International Airport (FEG)car
- Fly from Fergana International Airport (FEG) to Tashkent International Airport (TAS)plane FEG - TAS
- Take the train from Tashkent Central to Shymkenttrain
9h 59m$91–111Drive to Andizhan Airport, fly to Tashkent International Airport, train
- Drive from Osh to Andizhan Airport (AZN)car
- Fly from Andizhan Airport (AZN) to Tashkent International Airport (TAS)plane AZN - TAS
- Take the train from Tashkent Central to Shymkenttrain
9h 35m$90–145Drive to Almaty International Airport, fly to Shymkent International Airport
- Drive from Balykchy to Mamyr-1car
- Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT)plane ALA - CIT
7h 55m$71–119Drive to Namangan Airport, fly to Tashkent International Airport, train
- Drive from Tashkumyr to Namangan Airport (NMA)car
- Fly from Namangan Airport (NMA) to Tashkent International Airport (TAS)plane NMA - TAS
- Take the train from Tashkent Central to Shymkenttrain
10h 10m$93–620
Fergana International Airport (FEG) to Tashkent International Airport (TAS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kyrgyzstan to Shymkent is to bus which costs $15 - $18 and takes 11h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Kyrgyzstan to Shymkent is to drive which takes 6h 56m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Kyrgyzstan 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 Kyrgyzstan and Shymkent is 482 km. The road distance is 451.6 km.
The best way to get from Kyrgyzstan to Shymkent without a car is to bus which takes 11h 34m and costs $15 - $18.
It takes approximately 11h 34m to get from Kyrgyzstan to Shymkent, including transfers.
Kyrgyzstan to Shymkent bus services, operated by Kyrgyz Avtobeketi, depart from Bishkek Avtovokzal station.
Kyrgyzstan to Shymkent train services, operated by Kyrgyz Railways (КТЖ), depart from Bischkek 2 station.
The best way to get from Kyrgyzstan 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 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
- uzairways.com
Flights from Fergana International Airport to Tashkent International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Thursday, Saturday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $80–90
Flights from Andizhan Airport to Tashkent International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–130
Flights from Namangan Airport to Tashkent International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–450
- 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
- Website
- unilode.com
Flights from Fergana International Airport to Tashkent International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–800
- 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
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Tashkent Central to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- 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)
- $24–35
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $13–19
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $4–7
Train from Tashkent Central to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- 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)
- $24–35
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $13–19
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $4–7
Train from Tashkent Central to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- 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)
- $24–35
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $13–19
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $4–7
- 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/
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More Questions & Answers
Kyrgyzstan to Shymkent bus services, operated by Kyrgyz Avtobeketi, arrive at Shymkent Samal Bus Station.
Shymkent is 1h behind Kyrgyzstan. It is currently 1:38 AM in Kyrgyzstan and 12:38 AM in Shymkent.
Kyrgyzstan to Shymkent train services, operated by Kyrgyz Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Shymkent station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyrgyzstan to Shymkent is 452 km. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Kyrgyzstan to Shymkent.
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