What is the cheapest way to get from Shymkent to Seoul?

The cheapest way to get from Shymkent to Seoul is to bus and train and ferry which costs ₩290,000 - ₩550,000 and takes 3 days 22h.

What is the fastest way to get from Shymkent to Seoul?

The fastest way to get from Shymkent to Seoul is to fly and train which takes 7h 32m and costs ₩430,000 - ₩1200,000.

How far is it from Shymkent to Seoul?

The distance between Shymkent and Seoul is 4870 km.

How long does it take to get from Shymkent to Seoul?

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Shymkent to Seoul, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Shymkent and Seoul?

Seoul is 4h ahead of Shymkent. It is currently 4:11 AM in Shymkent and 8:11 AM in Seoul.

Where can I stay near Seoul?

There are 5410+ hotels available in Seoul.

Shymkent to Seoul - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and subway

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There are 3 ways to get from Shymkent to Seoul by plane, train, bus, ferry, or subway

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Fly, train
best
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
₩437,609–1,109,793
Bus, train, ferry, subway
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 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
4d 17h
₩288,107–653,528
Bus, train, ferry
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
₩298,407–507,328

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

11Weekly Planes

7h 12mAverage Duration

₩430,894Cheapest Price

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

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

There is no direct connection from Shymkent to Seoul. However, you can take the taxi to Shymkent International Airport (CIT) airport, fly to Incheon International Airport (ICN), walk to Incheon Int'l Airport T1, then take the train to Seoul Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Shymkent to Seoul Nambu Bus Terminal via Shymkent Samal Bus Station, Almaty Sayran Bus Station, Ürümqi, Ürümqi, Shangqiu, Rizhao, Rizhao Port, Pyeongtaek Dangjin Port Int'l Passenger Terminal, and Gijisi in around 3d 22h.

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