There are 4 ways to get from Shymkent to Mangistau by plane, train, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Aktau Airport (SCO)plane CIT - SCO
3h 17m$100–224Train
cheapest- Take the train from Shymkent to Mangystautrain 077Т
39h 17m$36–60Drive 2,151.3 km
- Drive from Shymkent to Mangistaucar 2,151.3 km
28h 55m$84–121Bus, train
- Take the bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Toretambus 10
- Take the train from Toretam to Mangystautrain 077Т
41h 9m$40–59
Shymkent to Mangistau by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shymkent to Mangistau is to train which costs $35 - $60 and takes 39h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Shymkent to Mangistau is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $100 - $230.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shymkent and arriving at Mangystau. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 39h 17m.
The distance between Shymkent and Mangistau is 1545 km. The road distance is 2151.3 km.
The best way to get from Shymkent to Mangistau without a car is to train which takes 39h 17m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Shymkent to Mangistau, including transfers.
Shymkent to Mangistau train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Shymkent station.
The best way to get from Shymkent to Mangistau is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $100 - $230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 39h 17m.
Shymkent to Mangistau train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Mangystau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shymkent to Mangistau is 2151 km. It takes approximately 28h 55m to drive from Shymkent to Mangistau.
What companies run services between Shymkent, Kazakhstan and Mangistau, Kazakhstan?
SCAT, Flyr, and World Ticket fly from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Aktau Airport (SCO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) operates a train from Shymkent to Mangystau once daily. Tickets cost $36–60 and the journey takes 39h 17m.
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Shymkent International Airport to Aktau Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–650
Flights from Shymkent International Airport to Aktau Airport via Nur-Sultan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–950
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Shymkent to Mangystau
- Ave. Duration
- 39h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $36–60
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $36–39
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $50–60
Train from Toretam to Mangystau
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–44
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $27–29
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $39–44
- Phone
- +77252451241
- [email protected]
- Website
- samal.avokzal.kz
Bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Toretam
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12
- Schedules at
- samal.avokzal.kz
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