There are 4 ways to get from Shymkent to Bischkek 2 by bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus 6
10h 20m$17–19Train
- Take the train from Shymkent to Bischkek 2train 318
12h 3mDrive 453.1 km
- Drive from Shymkent to Bischkek 2car 453.1 km
6h 56m$34–49Fly, bus
- Fly from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane CIT - ALA
- Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus
8h 1m$50–100
Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shymkent to Bischkek 2 is to bus which costs $17 - $19 and takes 10h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Shymkent to Bischkek 2 is to drive which takes 6h 56m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Shymkent station to Bischkek 2. However, there are services departing from Shymkent Samal Bus Station and arriving at Bishkek Avtovokzal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shymkent and arriving at Bischkek 2. Services depart twice a week, and operate Wednesday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 12h 3m.
The distance between Shymkent and Bischkek 2 is 482 km. The road distance is 453.1 km.
The best way to get from Shymkent to Bischkek 2 without a car is to bus which takes 10h 20m and costs $17 - $19.
It takes approximately 10h 20m to get from Shymkent to Bischkek 2, including transfers.
Shymkent to Bischkek 2 bus services, operated by Shymkent Samal Bus Terminal, depart from Shymkent Samal Bus Station.
Shymkent to Bischkek 2 train services, operated by Kyrgyz Railways (КТЖ), depart from Shymkent station.
The best way to get from Shymkent to Bischkek 2 is to bus which takes 10h 20m and costs $17 - $19. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 12h 3m.
What companies run services between Shymkent, Kazakhstan and Bischkek 2, Kyrgyzstan?
Shymkent Samal Bus Terminal operates a bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Bishkek Avtovokzal 3 times a week. Tickets cost $14 and the journey takes 10h. Alternatively, Kyrgyz Railways (КТЖ) operates a train from Shymkent to Bischkek 2 twice a week, and the journey takes 12h 3m.
- Website
- scat.kz
Flights from Shymkent International Airport to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Phone
- +996 (312) 92-68-47
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kyrgyz Railways
Train from Shymkent to Bischkek 2
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 3m
- 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 Bishkek Avtovokzal
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14
- Schedules at
- samal.avokzal.kz
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Booking & Getting There
Shymkent to Bischkek 2 bus services, operated by Shymkent Samal Bus Terminal, arrive at Bishkek Avtovokzal station.
Bischkek 2 is 1h ahead of Shymkent. It is currently 1:35 AM in Shymkent and 2:35 AM in Bischkek 2.
Shymkent to Bischkek 2 train services, operated by Kyrgyz Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Bischkek 2 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shymkent to Bischkek 2 is 453 km. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Shymkent to Bischkek 2.
There are 1082+ hotels available in Bischkek 2.