What is the cheapest way to get from Shymkent to Chelyabinsk?

The cheapest way to get from Shymkent to Chelyabinsk is to bus which costs RUB 6240 - RUB 6270 and takes 41h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shymkent to Chelyabinsk?

The fastest way to get from Shymkent to Chelyabinsk is to fly and bus which takes 9h 37m and costs RUB 10000 - RUB 19000.

Is there a direct bus between Shymkent and Chelyabinsk?

No, there is no direct bus from Shymkent station to Chelyabinsk. However, there are services departing from Shymkent Samal Bus Station and arriving at Chelyabinsk Yuzhniye Vorota via Astana Saparzhai Bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Shymkent and Chelyabinsk?

No, there is no direct train from Shymkent to Chelyabinsk. However, there are services departing from Shymkent and arriving at Chelyabinsk-Glavny via Astana Nurly Zhol. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 7m.

How far is it from Shymkent to Chelyabinsk?

The distance between Shymkent and Chelyabinsk is 1578 km. The road distance is 1986.3 km.

How do I travel from Shymkent to Chelyabinsk without a car?

The best way to get from Shymkent to Chelyabinsk without a car is to train which takes 39h 7m and costs RUB 10000 - RUB 20000.

How long does it take to get from Shymkent to Chelyabinsk?

It takes approximately 10h 13m to get from Shymkent to Chelyabinsk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shymkent to Chelyabinsk bus from?

Shymkent to Chelyabinsk bus services, operated by Shymkent Samal Bus Terminal, depart from Shymkent Samal Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Shymkent to Chelyabinsk train from?

Shymkent to Chelyabinsk train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Shymkent station.

Train, bus or fly from Shymkent to Chelyabinsk?

The best way to get from Shymkent to Chelyabinsk is to fly which takes 10h 13m and costs RUB 13000 - RUB 60000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs RUB 10000 - RUB 20000 and takes 39h 7m, you could also bus, which costs RUB 6240 - RUB 6270 and takes 41h 5m.

Where does the Shymkent to Chelyabinsk bus arrive?

Shymkent to Chelyabinsk bus services, operated by Shymkent Samal Bus Terminal, arrive at Saparzhai bus station.

Where does the Shymkent to Chelyabinsk train arrive?

Shymkent to Chelyabinsk train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Astana Nurly Zhol station.

Can I drive from Shymkent to Chelyabinsk?

Yes, the driving distance between Shymkent to Chelyabinsk is 1986 km. It takes approximately 28h 14m to drive from Shymkent to Chelyabinsk.

Shymkent to Chelyabinsk - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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Fly to Chelyabinsk Airport
best
1. Fly from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Chelyabinsk Airport (CEK)plane CIT - CEK
10h 13m
₽13,218–55,252
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Saparzhai bus stationbus 5
2. Take the bus from Astana Saparzhai Bus station to Chelyabinsk Yuzhniye Vorotabus 123
41h 5m
₽6,243–6,262
Train
1. Take the train from Shymkent to Astana Nurly Zholtrain 086Т / ...
2. Take the train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Chelyabinsk-Glavnytrain 083Ц
39h 7m
₽10,137–19,238
Drive 1,986.3 km
1. Drive from Shymkent to Chelyabinskcar 1,986.3 km
28h 14m
₽13,420–19,384
Fly to Kostanay Airport, bus
1. Fly from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Kostanay Airport (KSN)plane CIT - KSN
2. Take the bus from Kostanay Bus station to Chelyabinsk Yuzhniye Vorotabus
9h 37m
₽10,836–18,920
Train via Kokshetau
1. Take the train from Shymkent to Kokshetau-1train 056X / ...
2. Take the train from Kokshetau-1 to Chelyabinsk-Glavnytrain 083Ц
43h 45m
₽8,850–17,585
Train #2
1. Take the train from Shymkent to Orenburgtrain 317
2. Take the train from Orenburg to Chelyabinsk-Glavnytrain 380У / ...
2d 1h

Shymkent to Chelyabinsk by train

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39h 7mAverage Duration

₽10,137Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,577.8 km
Duration: 10h 13m

What companies run services between Shymkent, Kazakhstan and Chelyabinsk, Russia?

Aeroflot Russian Airlines, S7 Airlines, and SCAT fly from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Chelyabinsk Airport (CEK) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shymkent to Chelyabinsk-Glavny via Astana Nurly Zhol in around 39h 7m.

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