What is the cheapest way to get from Oral to Shymkent?

The cheapest way to get from Oral to Shymkent is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 27h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oral to Shymkent?

The fastest way to get from Oral to Shymkent is to fly which takes 5h 53m and costs $180 - $420.

Is there a direct train between Oral and Shymkent?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Uralsk and arriving at Shymkent. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30h 58m.

How far is it from Oral to Shymkent?

The distance between Oral and Shymkent is 1706 km. The road distance is 1994.7 km.

How do I travel from Oral to Shymkent without a car?

The best way to get from Oral to Shymkent without a car is to train which takes 30h 58m and costs $27 - $310.

How long does it take to get from Oral to Shymkent?

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Oral to Shymkent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oral to Shymkent train from?

Oral to Shymkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Uralsk station.

Train or fly from Oral to Shymkent?

The best way to get from Oral to Shymkent is to fly which takes 5h 53m and costs $180 - $420. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $27 - $310 and takes 30h 58m.

Where does the Oral to Shymkent train arrive?

Oral to Shymkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Shymkent station.

Can I drive from Oral to Shymkent?

Yes, the driving distance between Oral to Shymkent is 1995 km. It takes approximately 27h 16m to drive from Oral to Shymkent.

How do I get a train ticket from Oral to Shymkent?

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Where can I stay near Shymkent?

There are 347+ hotels available in Shymkent.

Oral to Shymkent - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Oral to Shymkent by plane, train, car, or taxi

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Fly to Shymkent International Airport
best
1. Fly from Oral Ak Zhol Airport (URA) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT)plane URA - CIT
5h 53m
$184–417
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Uralsk to Shymkenttrain 028Т
30h 58m
$27–310
Drive 1,994.7 km
1. Drive from Oral to Shymkentcar 1,994.7 km
27h 16m
$78–112
Fly to Turkistan, taxi
1. Fly from Oral Ak Zhol Airport (URA) to Turkistan (HSA)plane URA - HSA
2. Take the taxi from Turkistan-Airport-HSA to Shymkenttaxi
10h 49m
$212–379
Train via Mankent
1. Take the train from Uralsk to Mankenttrain 008Ж
40h
$165–398

Oral to Shymkent by train

7Weekly Trains

30h 58mAverage Duration

$27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,706.4 km
Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Oral, Kazakhstan and Shymkent, Kazakhstan?

Flyr, World Ticket, and two other airlines fly from Oral Ak Zhol Airport (URA) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains) operates a train from Uralsk to Shymkent 4 times a week. Tickets cost $27–40 and the journey takes 30h 58m. Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ) also services this route 3 times a week.

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