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How to get fromNukus to Shymkentby plane, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Shymkent International Airport

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    1. Fly from Nukus (NCU) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT)plane plane NCU - CIT
    8h 48m
    $203–604

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nukus Kubla Bus station to Tashkent bus stationbus bus
    2. Drive from Chirchiq to Shymkentcar car
    22h 2m
    $24–30

  3. Train via Urgench

    1. Take the train from Nukus to Urgenchtrain train
    2. Take the train from Urgench to Tashkent Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Shymkenttrain train
    19h 13m
    $74–114

  4. Drive 1,183.5 km

    1. Drive from Nukus to Shymkentcar car 1,183.5 km
    17h 14m
    $105–151

  5. Fly to Tashkent International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Nukus (NCU) to Tashkent International Airport (TAS)plane plane NCU - TAS
    2. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Shymkenttrain train
    9h 19m
    $106–368

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Nukus to Tashkent Centraltrain train 123F
    2. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Shymkenttrain train 001Ь
    24h 38m
    $25–37

Nukus to Shymkent by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration19h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 828 km
  • Duration: 8h 48m

What companies run services between Nukus, Uzbekistan and Shymkent, Kazakhstan?

Unilode, SCAT, and two other airlines fly from Nukus (NCU) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nukus to Shymkent via Urgench and Tashkent Central in around 19h 13m.

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