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How to get fromShymkent to Baikonurby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Shymkent to Baikonur by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train via Shieli

    best
    1. Take the train from Shymkent to Shielitrain train 317
    2. Take the train from Shieli to Toretamtrain train 317
    12h 49m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Toretambus bus 10
    14h 37m
    $12–13

  3. Drive  703.9 km

    1. Drive from Shymkent to Baikonurcar car 703.9 km
    9h 48m
    $28–40

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Shymkent to Baikonurtaxi taxi 703.9 km
    9h 48m
    $85–110

  5. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Kyzylorda Airport (KZO)plane plane CIT - KZO
    2. Take the train from Kyzylorda to Toretamtrain train
    9h 29m
    $115–322

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Shymkent to Toretamtrain train 041Ц / ...
    13h 59m
    $12–150

Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Kyzylorda Airport (KZO) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration5h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 692.9 km
  • Duration: 12h 49m

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

You can take a train from Shymkent to Toretam via Shieli in around 12h 49m. Alternatively, Shymkent Samal Bus Terminal operates a bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Toretam 3 times a week. Tickets cost $11 and the journey takes 14h 30m.

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