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How to get fromMelbourne to Central Asiaby plane, bus, taxi, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Central Asia by plane, bus, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly to Shymkent International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT)plane plane MEL - CIT
    2. Take the bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Taraz bus stationbus bus
    31h 3m
    $409–982

  2. Fly to Taraz Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Taraz Airport (DMB)plane plane MEL - DMB
    2. Take the taxi from Taraz Airport (DMB) to Central Asiataxi taxi
    29h 53m
    $525–1,427

  3. Fly to Tashkent International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tashkent International Airport (TAS)plane plane MEL - TAS
    2. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Taraztrain train
    31h 49m
    $472–937

  4. Fly to Almaty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane plane MEL - ALA
    2. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Taraztrain train
    30h 31m
    $582–1,176

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration28h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$378Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,949 km
  • Duration: 31h 3m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Central Asia, Jambyl Region, Kazakhstan?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Central Asia. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Shymkent International Airport (CIT), take the taxi to Shymkent Samal Bus Station, take the bus to Taraz bus station, then take the taxi to Central Asia. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Taraz Airport (DMB), then take the taxi to Central Asia.

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