There are 5 ways to get from Shymkent to Korday 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 22m$16–18Train, bus
- Take the train from Shymkent to Chutrain 012X / ...
- Take the bus from Chu to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus М101
10h 50mDrive 488.6 km
- Drive from Shymkent to Kordaycar 488.6 km
6h 39m$19–28Fly, 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 4m$49–99Train
- Take the train from Shymkent to Bischkek 2train 318
12h 30m
Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shymkent to Korday is to bus which costs $16 - $18 and takes 10h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Shymkent to Korday is to drive which takes 6h 39m and costs $18 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Shymkent station to Korday. However, there are services departing from Shymkent Samal Bus Station and arriving at Bishkek Avtovokzal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Shymkent to Korday. However, there are services departing from Shymkent and arriving at Bischkek 2 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.
The distance between Shymkent and Korday is 484 km. The road distance is 488.6 km.
It takes approximately 10h 22m to get from Shymkent to Korday, including transfers.
Shymkent to Korday bus services, operated by Shymkent Samal Bus Terminal, depart from Shymkent Samal Bus Station.
Shymkent to Korday train services, operated by Kyrgyz Railways (КТЖ), depart from Shymkent station.
The best way to get from Shymkent to Korday is to bus which takes 10h 22m and costs $16 - $18. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 12h 30m.
Shymkent to Korday bus services, operated by Shymkent Samal Bus Terminal, arrive at Bishkek Avtovokzal station.
What companies run services between Shymkent, Kazakhstan and Korday, Kazakhstan?
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
- Website
- flyr.com
Flights from Shymkent International Airport to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- airastana.com
Flights from Shymkent International Airport to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–480
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Shymkent to Chu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $29–40
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $22–28
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $8–11
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Shymkent to Chu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $13–14
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $20–23
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Shymkent to Chu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $65–90
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $95–130
- 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
Bus from Chu to Bishkek Avtovokzal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
- Phone
- +7 727 396-70-63
- Website
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
Bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Bishkek Avtovokzal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
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Booking & Getting There
Shymkent to Korday train services, operated by Kyrgyz Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Bischkek 2 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shymkent to Korday is 489 km. It takes approximately 6h 39m to drive from Shymkent to Korday.
There are 931+ hotels available in Korday.







