There are 5 ways to get from Nur-Sultan to Shymkent by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT)plane NQZ - CIT
3h 21m$67–113Train
cheapest- Take the train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Shymkenttrain 086Р / ...
20h 25m$19–28Bus
- Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Shymkent Samal Bus Stationbus A600/3
24h 29m$33–34Drive 1,461.7 km
- Drive from Nur-Sultan to Shymkentcar 1,461.7 km
16h 10m$57–82Train via Astana 1
- Take the train from Astana 1 to Shymkenttrain 056Ц / ...
26h 16m$19–40
Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nur-Sultan to Shymkent is to train which costs $19 - $28 and takes 20h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Nur-Sultan to Shymkent is to fly which takes 3h 21m and costs $65 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Nur-Sultan to Shymkent station. However, there are services departing from Park Zhabaeva and arriving at Shymkent Samal Bus Station via Saparzhai bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Nur-Sultan to Shymkent. However, there are services departing from National Museum and arriving at Shymkent via Astana Nurly Zhol. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 25m.
The distance between Nur-Sultan and Shymkent is 1002 km. The road distance is 1461.7 km.
The best way to get from Nur-Sultan to Shymkent without a car is to train which takes 20h 25m and costs $19 - $28.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Nur-Sultan to Shymkent, including transfers.
Nur-Sultan to Shymkent bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, depart from Saparzhai bus station.
Nur-Sultan to Shymkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Astana Nurly Zhol station.
The best way to get from Nur-Sultan to Shymkent is to fly which takes 3h 21m and costs $65 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $19 - $28 and takes 20h 25m, you could also bus, which costs $33 - $35 and takes 24h 29m.
What companies run services between Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan and Shymkent, Kazakhstan?
Flyr, SCAT, and two other airlines fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT) hourly. Alternatively, Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains) operates a train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Shymkent twice daily. Tickets cost $19–28 and the journey takes 19h 16m.
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Shymkent International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
- Website
- scat.kz
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Shymkent International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- flyr.com
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Shymkent International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- airastana.com
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Shymkent International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Saturday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–400
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- 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)
- $50–70
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $35–55
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $19–28
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Astana 1 to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- 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)
- $29–40
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $19–27
- Website
- saparzhai.kz
Bus from Saparzhai bus station to Shymkent Samal Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $33
- Website
- https://saparzhai.kz/
- Schedules at
- https://saparzhai.kz/расписание-автобусов
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube, Travelling around the UAE, and How to get from London City Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Nur-Sultan to Shymkent bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, arrive at Shymkent Samal Bus Station.
Nur-Sultan to Shymkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Shymkent station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nur-Sultan to Shymkent is 1462 km. It takes approximately 16h 10m to drive from Nur-Sultan to Shymkent.
There are 323+ hotels available in Shymkent.