There are 5 ways to get from Shimkent Airport (CIT) to Turkestan by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Turkestan bus stationbus Аб 8
2h 7m$6Train
cheapest- Take the train from Shymkent to Turkestantrain 033Ц / ...
2h 49m$5–113Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Shimkent-CIT to Turkestan156.2 km
2h 15mDrive 156.2 km
- Drive from Shimkent Airport (CIT) to Turkestancar 156.2 km
2h 15m$6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shimkent Airport (CIT) to Turkestantaxi 156.2 km
2h 15m$19–23
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shimkent Airport (CIT) to Turkestan is to bus which costs $5 - $6 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Shimkent Airport (CIT) to Turkestan is to bus which takes 2h 7m and costs $5 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Shimkent Airport (CIT) station to Turkestan station. However, there are services departing from Shymkent Samal Bus Station and arriving at Turkestan bus station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Shimkent Airport (CIT) to Turkestan. However, there are services departing from Shymkent and arriving at Turkestan via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
The distance between Shimkent Airport (CIT) and Turkestan is 170 km. The road distance is 156.2 km.
The best way to get from Shimkent Airport (CIT) to Turkestan without a car is to bus which takes 2h 7m and costs $5 - $6.
It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Shimkent Airport (CIT) to Turkestan, including transfers.
Shimkent Airport (CIT) to Turkestan bus services, operated by Shymkent Samal Bus Terminal, depart from Shymkent Samal Bus Station.
Shimkent Airport (CIT) to Turkestan train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Shymkent station.
The best way to get from Shimkent Airport (CIT) to Turkestan is to bus which takes 2h 7m and costs $5 - $6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $5 - $120 and takes 2h 49m.
What companies run services between Shimkent Airport (CIT), Kazakhstan and Turkestan, Kazakhstan?
Shymkent Samal Bus Terminal operates a bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Turkestan bus station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $4 and the journey takes 2h. Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) operates a train from Shymkent to Turkestan 4 times a day. Tickets cost $6–10 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Three other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Shymkent to Turkestan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $6–9
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $6–10
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Shymkent to Turkestan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $23–35
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $12–18
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $3–6
- Phone
- +7 (717) 260-66-60
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Shymkent to Turkestan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $55–80
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $75–110
- Phone
- +996 (312) 30 02 09
- Website
- Kyrgyz Railways
Train from Shymkent to Turkestan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Kyrgyz Railways
- Book at
- Kyrgyz Railways
- Phone
- +77252451241
- [email protected]
- Website
- samal.avokzal.kz
Bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Turkestan bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4
- Schedules at
- samal.avokzal.kz
Bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Turkestan bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Shimkent-CIT to Turkestan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Shimkent Airport (CIT) to Turkestan bus services, operated by Shymkent Samal Bus Terminal, arrive at Turkestan bus station.
Shimkent Airport (CIT) to Turkestan train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Turkestan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shimkent Airport (CIT) to Turkestan is 156 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Shimkent Airport (CIT) to Turkestan.
There are 108+ hotels available in Turkestan.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Shimkent Airport (CIT) and Turkestan. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.