How to get fromShymkent to Seoulby plane, train, bus, ferry, subway, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Shymkent to Seoul by plane, train, bus, ferry, subway, or taxi

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Fly Shymkent International Airport to Incheon International Airport, train
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1. Fly from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)plane CIT - ICN
2. Take the train from Incheon Int'l Airport T1 to Seoul Stationtrain
7h 32m
₩457,678–1,209,874
Bus, train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Ürümqibus
3. Take the train from Ürümqi to Shangqiutrain
4. Take the train from Shangqiu to Rizhaotrain
5. Take the ferry from Rizhao Port to Pyeongtaek Dangjin Port Int'l Passenger Terminalferry
6. Take the bus from Gijisi to Seoul Nambu Bus Terminalbus
3d 22h
₩302,391–520,419
Train, bus, ferry, subway
1. Take the train from Shymkent to Karaganda Passtrain
2. Take the bus from Karagandy Bus station to Ürümqibus
3. Take the train from Ürümqi to Shenyang Northtrain
4. Take the train from Shenyang North to Qinhuangdaotrain
5. Take the ferry from Qinhuangdao to Incheon Int'l Portferry
6. Take the subway from Incheon Station to Yongsan Stationsubway
5d 22h
₩353,051–677,988
Taxi to Turkistan, fly to Incheon International Airport, train
1. Take the taxi from Shymkent to Turkistan-Airport-HSAtaxi
2. Fly from Turkistan (HSA) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)plane HSA - ICN
3. Take the train from Incheon Int'l Airport T1 to Seoul Stationtrain
12h 23m
₩533,850–1,440,804
Fly Shymkent International Airport to Gimpo International Airport
1. Fly from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP)plane CIT - GMP
11h 48m
₩375,278–1,007,074
Train to Tashkent International Airport, fly to Incheon International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Shymkent to Tashkent Centraltrain
2. Fly from Tashkent International Airport (TAS) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)plane TAS - ICN
3. Take the train from Incheon Int'l Airport T1 to Seoul Stationtrain
16h 6m
₩360,873–764,936

Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Incheon International Airport (ICN) flights

4Weekly Planes

6h 15mAverage Duration

₩450,750Cheapest Price

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Distance: 4,870.5 km
Duration: 7h 32m

What companies run services between Shymkent, Kazakhstan and Seoul, South Korea?

SCAT, Korean Air, and six other airlines fly from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP) twice daily.

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Seoul(opens in a new window), South Korea(opens in a new window)

The city that never sleeps, the South Korean capital is a haven for the young and the young-at-heart. The sprawling Dongdaemun market area with its 20+ malls is a shopper’s delight, while a visit to Lotte World, the largest indoor theme park in the world, is a guarantee for all-around fun. Immerse yourself in royal history at the Gyeongbokgung Royal Palace, and check out the Gahoe Museum where over 1,500 traditional Korean art and craft pieces are on display. Night owls will revel in the all-night diners offering a jam-packed food-and-drink menu, from bibimbap to Korean BBQ to soju shots.

Things to do in Seoul

Children's Grand Park(Opens in a new window)

Children's Grand Park or Seoul Children's Grand Park is a park complex in Gwangjin District, Seoul, South Korea. Facilities at Children's Grand Park include hills and hiking trails, Zoo, garden, and an amusement park. Children's Grand Park is a leisure facility for families, offering a botanical garden, amusement facilities, and diverse performance events. The facility first opened on Children's Day (May 5), 1975.

Lotte World(Opens in a new window)

Lotte World or Lotte World Adventure is a major recreation complex in Seoul, South Korea. It consists of a large indoor theme park, an outdoor amusement park called "Magic Island", an artificial island on a lake linked by monorail, shopping malls, a luxury hotel, an observation tower, a Korean folk museum, sports facilities, and movie theaters. Opened in July 1989, Lotte World receives approximately 7.3 million visitors each year. Lotte World's sister theme park, Lotte World Adventure Busan, opened in March 2022.

Atlantis Adventure(Opens in a new window)

Atlantis Adventure is an Intamin steel roller coaster at Lotte World that opened in 2003. It is the only known Aqua Trax roller coaster in the world.

Yongma Land(Opens in a new window)

Yongma Land is a small abandoned amusement park in Yongmasan, Jungnang District, Seoul, South Korea. It operated from 1980 to 2011.

Places to stay in Seoul

Orakai Insadong Suites(Opens in a new window)

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The Grand Lotte Seoul - Formerly known as Lotte Hotel Seoul(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

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8.8Fabulous

Royal Hotel Seoul Myeongdong(Opens in a new window)

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