There are 5 ways to get from Shymkent to Aktobe by plane, train, car, or taxi
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Fly from Shymkent International Airport
best- Fly from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Aktobe International Airport (AKX)plane CIT - AKX
2h 28m$105–258Train
cheapest- Take the train from Shymkent to Aktobetrain 033Ц / ...
29h 42m$19–260Drive 1,518.1 km
- Drive from Shymkent to Aktobecar 1,518.1 km
21h 26m$59–85Taxi to Turkistan, fly
- Take the taxi from Shymkent to Turkistan-Airport-HSAtaxi
- Fly from Turkistan (HSA) to Aktobe International Airport (AKX)plane HSA - AKX
4h 14m$144–409Train via Mankent
- Take the train from Mankent to Aktobetrain 007Р
29h 45m$132–348
Shymkent to Aktobe by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shymkent to Aktobe is to train which costs $19 - $260 and takes 29h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Shymkent to Aktobe is to fly which takes 2h 28m and costs $100 - $260.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shymkent and arriving at Aktobe. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29h 42m.
The distance between Shymkent and Aktobe is 1303 km. The road distance is 1518.1 km.
The best way to get from Shymkent to Aktobe without a car is to train which takes 29h 42m and costs $19 - $260.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Shymkent to Aktobe, including transfers.
Shymkent to Aktobe train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Shymkent station.
The best way to get from Shymkent to Aktobe is to fly which takes 2h 28m and costs $100 - $260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $19 - $260 and takes 29h 42m.
Shymkent to Aktobe train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Aktobe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shymkent to Aktobe is 1518 km. It takes approximately 21h 26m to drive from Shymkent to Aktobe.
What companies run services between Shymkent, Kazakhstan and Aktobe, Kazakhstan?
SCAT flies from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Aktobe International Airport (AKX) 3 times a week. Alternatively, Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) operates a train from Shymkent to Aktobe once daily. Tickets cost $19–40 and the journey takes 29h 42m. Three other operators also service this route.
- Website
- scat.kz
Flights from Shymkent International Airport to Aktobe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–190
Flights from Turkistan to Aktobe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–380
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Shymkent to Aktobe
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 42m
- Frequency
- Once 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
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Shymkent to Aktobe
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 58m
- 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
- +7 (717) 260-66-60
- [email protected]
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Shymkent to Aktobe
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 23m
- 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
Train from Mankent to Aktobe
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 12m
- 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
- +996 (312) 30 02 09
- Website
- railway.kg
Train from Shymkent to Aktobe
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://railway.kg/?lang=en
- Book at
- https://ticket.railway.kg/
Train from Mankent to Aktobe
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://railway.kg/?lang=en
- Book at
- https://ticket.railway.kg/
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