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

The cheapest way to get from Shymkent to Khiva is to drive and bus which costs $29 - $35 and takes 21h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shymkent to Khiva is to fly which takes 7h 20m and costs $190 - $700.

Is there a direct train between Shymkent and Khiva?

No, there is no direct train from Shymkent to Khiva. However, there are services departing from Shymkent and arriving at Khiva via Tashkent Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 4m.

How far is it from Shymkent to Khiva?

The distance between Shymkent and Khiva is 1237 km. The road distance is 1061.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Shymkent to Khiva without a car is to train which takes 15h 4m and costs $65 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 15h 4m to get from Shymkent to Khiva, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shymkent to Khiva train from?

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

Train or fly from Shymkent to Khiva?

The best way to get from Shymkent to Khiva is to train which takes 15h 4m and costs $65 - $110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $190 - $700 and takes 7h 20m.

Where does the Shymkent to Khiva train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shymkent to Khiva?

Yes, the driving distance between Shymkent to Khiva is 1061 km. It takes approximately 15h 34m to drive from Shymkent to Khiva.

How do I get a train ticket from Shymkent to Khiva?

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Where can I stay near Khiva?

There are 162+ hotels available in Khiva.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shymkent to Tashkent Centraltrain 001Х
2. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Khivatrain 752Ж
15h 4m
$66–107
Train via Tashkent
cheapest
1. Take the train from Shymkent to Tashkent Centraltrain 001Х
2. Take the train from Tashkent South to Khivatrain 056 / ...
22h 27m
$26–38
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Shymkent to Chirchiqcar
2. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Khivabus
21h 2m
$30–35
Drive 1,061.2 km
1. Drive from Shymkent to Khivacar 1,061.2 km
15h 34m
$94–136
Train to Tashkent International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Shymkent to Tashkent Centraltrain
2. Fly from Tashkent International Airport (TAS) to Urgench International Airport (UGC)plane TAS - UGC
10h 44m
$109–761
Fly from Shymkent International Airport
1. Fly from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Urgench International Airport (UGC)plane CIT - UGC
7h 20m
$194–656

Shymkent to Khiva by train

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15h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,236.7 km
Duration: 15h 4m

What companies run services between Shymkent, Kazakhstan and Khiva, Uzbekistan?

You can take a train from Shymkent to Khiva via Tashkent Central in around 15h 4m. Alternatively, Air Astana, Flyr, and two other airlines fly from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Urgench International Airport (UGC) twice daily.

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