There are 6 ways to get from Saratov to Shymkent by plane, train, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Shymkent International Airport
best- Fly from Saratov Gagarin Airport (GSV) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT)plane GSV - CIT
12h 18m$163–654Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Saratov to Samara Central Bus stationbus 720
- Take the bus from Samara Central Bus station to Aktobe Bus stationbus
- Take the train from Aktobe to Shymkenttrain
2d 6h$58–321Train
- Take the train from Saratov 1 Pass to Shymkenttrain 008Ж
2d$180–350Drive 2,407.1 km
- Drive from Saratov to Shymkentcar 2,407.1 km
32h 59m$198–285Fly to Tashkent International Airport, train
- Fly from Saratov Gagarin Airport (GSV) to Tashkent International Airport (TAS)plane GSV - TAS
- Take the train from Tashkent Central to Shymkenttrain
18h 9m$136–559Train via Samara
- Take the train from Saratov 1 Pass to Samaratrain 059С / ...
- Take the train from Samara to Shymkenttrain 318
2d 3h
Saratov to Shymkent by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saratov to Shymkent is to bus and train which costs $55 - $330 and takes 2 days 6h.
The fastest way to get from Saratov to Shymkent is to fly which takes 12h 18m and costs $160 - $700.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Saratov 1 Pass and arriving at Shymkent. Services depart three times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2 days 0h.
The distance between Saratov and Shymkent is 2090 km. The road distance is 2407.1 km.
The best way to get from Saratov to Shymkent without a car is to train which takes 2 days 0h and costs $180 - $350.
It takes approximately 12h 18m to get from Saratov to Shymkent, including transfers.
Saratov to Shymkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ), depart from Saratov 1 Pass station.
The best way to get from Saratov to Shymkent is to fly which takes 12h 18m and costs $160 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $350 and takes 2 days 0h.
Shymkent is 1h ahead of Saratov. It is currently 2:15 PM in Saratov and 3:15 PM in Shymkent.
Saratov to Shymkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ), arrive at Shymkent station.
What companies run services between Saratov, Russia and Shymkent, Kazakhstan?
Aeroflot Russian Airlines flies from Saratov Gagarin Airport (GSV) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT) 6 times a week. Alternatively, Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ) operates a train from Saratov 1 Pass to Shymkent 3 times a week. Tickets cost $180–350 and the journey takes 2d.
- Website
- aeroflot.ru
Flights from Saratov Gagarin Airport to Shymkent International Airport via Moscow Sheremetyevo
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Saratov Gagarin Airport to Tashkent International Airport via Moscow Sheremetyevo
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–600
- Website
- s7.ru
Flights from Saratov Gagarin Airport to Tashkent International Airport via Novosibirsk
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–700
- Website
- uralairlines.ru
Flights from Saratov Gagarin Airport to Tashkent International Airport via Koltsovo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–550
- Website
- unilode.com
Flights from Saratov Gagarin Airport to Tashkent International Airport via Moscow Sheremetyevo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–550
- Phone
- +7 (717) 260-66-60
- [email protected]
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Saratov 1 Pass to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 2d
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $180–350
- 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)
- $180–260
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $250–350
Train from Aktobe to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–260
- 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)
- $130–190
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $180–260
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Tashkent Central to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- 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)
- $24–35
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $13–19
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $4–7
Train from Aktobe to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- 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)
- $50–75
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $40–55
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $20–29
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- eng.rzd.ru
Train from Saratov 1 Pass to Samara
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–45
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- $95–140
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- $17–23
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- $30–45
- Phone
- 8 800 775 54 53
- Website
- grandtrain.ru
Train from Saratov 1 Pass to Samara
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $13–16
- Website
- https://grandtrain.ru/
- Schedules at
- https://grandtrain.ru/raspisanie/
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- $13–15
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- $13–16
- Phone
- +996 (312) 30 02 09
- Website
- railway.kg
Train from Samara to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://railway.kg/?lang=en
- Book at
- https://ticket.railway.kg/
Train from Aktobe to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://railway.kg/?lang=en
- Book at
- https://ticket.railway.kg/
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Aktobe to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- 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)
- $20–28
- Phone
- 8-800-775-45-73
- Website
- avtovokzaly.ru
Bus from Saratov to Samara Central Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–26
- Schedules at
- avtovokzaly.ru
Bus from Samara Central Bus station to Aktobe Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25–35
- Schedules at
- avtovokzaly.ru
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