There are 5 ways to get from Shymkent to Kokshetau by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Kokshetau Airport (KOV)plane CIT - KOV
2h 22m$135–308Train
cheapest- Take the train from Shymkent to Kokshetau-1train 056X / ...
29h 25m$22–45Train via Astana
- Take the train from Shymkent to Astana Nurly Zholtrain 086Т / ...
- Take the train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Kokshetau-1train 145Ц
25h$80–147Bus, train
- Take the bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Saparzhai bus stationbus 5
- Take the train from Astana 1 to Kokshetau-1train 056X / ...
28h 57m$34–41Drive 1,771.6 km
- Drive from Shymkent to Kokshetaucar 1,771.6 km
18h 51m$69–99
Shymkent to Kokshetau by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shymkent to Kokshetau is to train which costs $22 - $45 and takes 29h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Shymkent to Kokshetau is to fly which takes 2h 22m and costs $130 - $310.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shymkent and arriving at Kokshetau-1. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29h 25m.
The distance between Shymkent and Kokshetau is 1253 km. The road distance is 1771.6 km.
The best way to get from Shymkent to Kokshetau without a car is to train via Astana which takes 25h and costs $80 - $150.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Shymkent to Kokshetau, including transfers.
Shymkent to Kokshetau train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Shymkent station.
The best way to get from Shymkent to Kokshetau is to fly which takes 2h 22m and costs $130 - $310. Alternatively, you can train via Astana, which costs $80 - $150 and takes 25h.
Shymkent to Kokshetau train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Astana Nurly Zhol station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shymkent to Kokshetau is 1772 km. It takes approximately 18h 51m to drive from Shymkent to Kokshetau.
What companies run services between Shymkent, Kazakhstan and Kokshetau, Kazakhstan?
SCAT flies from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Kokshetau Airport (KOV) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shymkent to Kokshetau-1 via Astana Nurly Zhol in around 25h.
- Website
- scat.kz
Flights from Shymkent International Airport to Kokshetau Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $120–380
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Shymkent to Astana Nurly Zhol
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $50–70
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $35–55
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $19–28
Train from Astana 1 to Kokshetau-1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $25–35
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $14–20
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $5–7
- Phone
- +7 (717) 260-66-60
- [email protected]
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Kokshetau-1
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $60–85
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $85–120
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Astana 1 to Kokshetau-1
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $8–11
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $7–11
Train from Shymkent to Kokshetau-1
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $30–45
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $22–35
- Phone
- +77252451241
- [email protected]
- Website
- samal.avokzal.kz
Bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Saparzhai bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28
- Schedules at
- samal.avokzal.kz
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