There are 4 ways to get from Shymkent to Semey by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Semey Airport (PLX)plane CIT - PLX
4h 7m$126–178Train
cheapest- Take the train from Shymkent to Semeytrain 022T
33h 57m$30–49Bus
- Take the bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Saparzhai bus stationbus 5
- Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Semeybus В300
35h 21m$54–55Drive 1,579.1 km
- Drive from Shymkent to Semeycar 1,579.1 km
24h 35m$62–89
Shymkent to Semey by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shymkent to Semey is to train which costs $30 - $50 and takes 33h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Shymkent to Semey is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $120 - $180.
No, there is no direct bus from Shymkent station to Semey. However, there are services departing from Shymkent Samal Bus Station and arriving at Semey via Saparzhai bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 21m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shymkent and arriving at Semey. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 33h 57m.
The distance between Shymkent and Semey is 1233 km. The road distance is 1579.1 km.
The best way to get from Shymkent to Semey without a car is to train which takes 33h 57m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Shymkent to Semey, including transfers.
Shymkent to Semey bus services, operated by Shymkent Samal Bus Terminal, depart from Shymkent Samal Bus Station.
Shymkent to Semey train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Shymkent station.
The best way to get from Shymkent to Semey is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $120 - $180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 33h 57m, you could also bus, which costs $54 - $55 and takes 35h 21m.
What companies run services between Shymkent, Kazakhstan and Semey, Kazakhstan?
Air Astana, Flyr, and two other airlines fly from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Semey Airport (PLX) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) operates a train from Shymkent to Semey once daily. Tickets cost $30–49 and the journey takes 33h 57m.
- Website
- airastana.com
Flights from Shymkent International Airport to Semey Airport via Almaty
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–170
Flights from Shymkent International Airport to Semey Airport via Nur-Sultan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Shymkent to Semey
- Ave. Duration
- 33h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–49
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $30–33
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $43–49
- 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
- $30
- Schedules at
- samal.avokzal.kz
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More Questions & Answers
Shymkent to Semey bus services, operated by Shymkent Samal Bus Terminal, arrive at Saparzhai bus station.
Shymkent to Semey train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Semey station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shymkent to Semey is 1579 km. It takes approximately 24h 35m to drive from Shymkent to Semey.
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