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

The cheapest way to get from Shymkent to Dushanbe is to drive and bus which costs $40 - $55 and takes 13h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shymkent to Dushanbe is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs $170 - $600.

Is there a direct train between Shymkent and Dushanbe?

No, there is no direct train from Shymkent to Dushanbe. However, there are services departing from Shymkent and arriving at Dushanbe via Tashkent Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 32m.

How far is it from Shymkent to Dushanbe?

The distance between Shymkent and Dushanbe is 675 km. The road distance is 551.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Shymkent to Dushanbe without a car is to train which takes 26h 32m and costs $40 - $60.

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

It takes approximately 13h 35m to get from Shymkent to Dushanbe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shymkent to Dushanbe train from?

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

Train or fly from Shymkent to Dushanbe?

The best way to get from Shymkent to Dushanbe is to train which takes 26h 32m and costs $40 - $60. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $170 - $600 and takes 4h 28m.

Where does the Shymkent to Dushanbe train arrive?

Shymkent to Dushanbe train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Tashkent Central station.

Can I drive from Shymkent to Dushanbe?

Yes, the driving distance between Shymkent to Dushanbe is 551 km. It takes approximately 8h 20m to drive from Shymkent to Dushanbe.

Where can I stay near Dushanbe?

There are 137+ hotels available in Dushanbe.

Shymkent to Dushanbe - 6 ways to travel via train, car, bus, and plane

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

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Drive, bus
best
1. Drive from Shymkent to Chirchiqcar
2. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Zominbus
3. Drive from Zomin to Shahristancar
4. Take the bus from Shahristan to Asian Express Terminalbus
13h 35m
$40–54
Train
1. Take the train from Shymkent to Tashkent Centraltrain 001Х
2. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Dushanbetrain 302
26h 32m
$41–57
Drive 551.1 km
1. Drive from Shymkent to Dushanbecar 551.1 km
8h 20m
$70–101
Train to Tashkent International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Shymkent to Tashkent Centraltrain
2. Fly from Tashkent International Airport (TAS) to Dushanbe International Airport (DYU)plane TAS - DYU
8h 52m
$107–418
Fly from Shymkent International Airport
1. Fly from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Dushanbe International Airport (DYU)plane CIT - DYU
4h 28m
$172–553
Drive to Khudjand International Airport, fly
1. Drive from Shymkent to Khudzhand-Airport-LBDcar
2. Fly from Khudjand International Airport (LBD) to Dushanbe International Airport (DYU)plane LBD - DYU
5h 36m
$218–455

Shymkent to Dushanbe by train

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26h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 675.2 km
Duration: 13h 35m

What companies run services between Shymkent, Kazakhstan and Dushanbe, Tajikistan?

You can take a train from Shymkent to Dushanbe via Tashkent Central in around 26h 32m. Alternatively, SCAT, Air Astana, and two other airlines fly from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Dushanbe International Airport (DYU) twice daily.

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