There are 4 ways to get from Shymkent to Almaty 1 by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane CIT - ALA
2h 31m$43–79Train
cheapest- Take the train from Shymkent to Almaty 1train 022T / ...
12h 40m$11–170Bus
- Take the bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus 3
11h 23m$23–26Drive 679 km
- Drive from Shymkent to Almaty 1car 679 km
8h 36m$27–38
Shymkent to Almaty 1 by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shymkent to Almaty 1 is to train which costs $11 - $170 and takes 12h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Shymkent to Almaty 1 is to fly which takes 2h 31m and costs $40 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Shymkent station to Almaty 1 station. However, there are services departing from Shymkent Samal Bus Station and arriving at Almaty Sayran Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 23m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shymkent and arriving at Almaty 1. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 40m.
The distance between Shymkent and Almaty 1 is 645 km. The road distance is 679 km.
The best way to get from Shymkent to Almaty 1 without a car is to bus which takes 11h 23m and costs $23 - $26.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Shymkent to Almaty 1, including transfers.
Shymkent to Almaty 1 bus services, operated by Shymkent Samal Bus Terminal, depart from Shymkent Samal Bus Station.
Shymkent to Almaty 1 train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Shymkent station.
The best way to get from Shymkent to Almaty 1 is to fly which takes 2h 31m and costs $40 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $26 and takes 11h 23m, you could also train, which costs $11 - $170 and takes 12h 40m.
What companies run services between Shymkent, Kazakhstan and Almaty 1, Kazakhstan?
Flyr, SCAT, and two other airlines fly from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Shymkent Samal Bus Terminal operates a bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Almaty Sayran Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $16 and the journey takes 11h.
- Website
- scat.kz
Flights from Shymkent International Airport to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–85
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Shymkent International Airport to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–400
- Website
- flyr.com
Flights from Shymkent International Airport to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- airastana.com
Flights from Shymkent International Airport to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–460
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Shymkent to Almaty 1
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–22
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $16–22
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $12–17
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Shymkent to Almaty 1
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $35–50
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $24–35
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $11–16
- Phone
- +7 (717) 260-66-60
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Shymkent to Almaty 1
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–170
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $90–130
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $120–170
- Phone
- +77252451241
- [email protected]
- Website
- samal.avokzal.kz
Bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Almaty Sayran Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16
- Schedules at
- samal.avokzal.kz
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Shymkent to Almaty 1 bus services, operated by Shymkent Samal Bus Terminal, arrive at Almaty Sayran Bus Station.
Shymkent to Almaty 1 train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Almaty 1 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shymkent to Almaty 1 is 679 km. It takes approximately 8h 36m to drive from Shymkent to Almaty 1.
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