There are 5 ways to get from Kyzylorda to Shymkent by plane, train, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Kyzylorda Airport (KZO) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT)plane KZO - CIT
4h 55m$135–297Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kyzylorda to Shymkenttrain 022T / ...
8h 52m$7–140Drive 453.6 km
- Drive from Kyzylorda to Shymkentcar 453.6 km
6h 33m$18–26Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kyzylorda to Shymkenttaxi 453.6 km
6h 33m$50–65Train via Shieli
- Take the train from Kyzylorda to Shielitrain 318
- Take the train from Shieli to Shymkenttrain 318
9h 30m
Kyzylorda to Shymkent by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kyzylorda to Shymkent is to train which costs $7 - $140 and takes 8h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Kyzylorda to Shymkent is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $130 - $300.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kyzylorda and arriving at Shymkent. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 52m.
The distance between Kyzylorda and Shymkent is 446 km. The road distance is 453.6 km.
The best way to get from Kyzylorda to Shymkent without a car is to train which takes 8h 52m and costs $7 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Kyzylorda to Shymkent, including transfers.
Kyzylorda to Shymkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Kyzylorda station.
The best way to get from Kyzylorda to Shymkent is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $130 - $300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $7 - $140 and takes 8h 52m.
Kyzylorda to Shymkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Shymkent station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyzylorda to Shymkent is 454 km. It takes approximately 6h 33m to drive from Kyzylorda to Shymkent.
What companies run services between Kyzylorda, Kazakhstan and Shymkent, Kazakhstan?
Flyr, World Ticket, and two other airlines fly from Kyzylorda Airport (KZO) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT) twice daily. Alternatively, Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) operates a train from Kyzylorda to Shymkent 3 times a day. Tickets cost $9–16 and the journey takes 8h 52m. Three other operators also service this route.
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Kyzylorda Airport to Shymkent International Airport via Nur-Sultan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–850
- Website
- flyr.com
Flights from Kyzylorda Airport to Shymkent International Airport via Nur-Sultan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–180
- Website
- airastana.com
Flights from Kyzylorda Airport to Shymkent International Airport via Almaty
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Wednesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–600
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Kyzylorda to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $11–16
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $9–13
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Kyzylorda to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- 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)
- $29–45
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $18–26
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $7–11
- Phone
- +7 (717) 260-66-60
- [email protected]
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Kyzylorda to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $70–100
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $100–140
- Phone
- +996 (312) 30 02 09
- Website
- railway.kg
Train from Kyzylorda to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://railway.kg/?lang=en
- Book at
- https://ticket.railway.kg/
Train from Kyzylorda to Shieli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://railway.kg/?lang=en
- Book at
- https://ticket.railway.kg/
Train from Shieli to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://railway.kg/?lang=en
- Book at
- https://ticket.railway.kg/
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- Estimated price
- $50–65
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