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

The cheapest way to get from Shymkent to Turkmenistan is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 17h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shymkent to Turkmenistan is to train and fly and drive which takes 10h 41m and costs $110 - $850.

How far is it from Shymkent to Turkmenistan?

The distance between Shymkent and Turkmenistan is 1029 km. The road distance is 1408.7 km.

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

It takes approximately 10h 41m to get from Shymkent to Turkmenistan, including transfers.

Can I drive from Shymkent to Turkmenistan?

Yes, the driving distance between Shymkent to Turkmenistan is 1409 km. It takes approximately 17h 24m to drive from Shymkent to Turkmenistan.

Where can I stay near Turkmenistan?

There are two+ hotels available in Turkmenistan.

Shymkent to Turkmenistan - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Shymkent to Turkmenistan by train, plane, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, fly to Urgench International Airport, drive
best
1. Take the train from Shymkent to Tashkent Centraltrain
2. Fly from Tashkent International Airport (TAS) to Urgench International Airport (UGC)plane TAS - UGC
3. Drive from Urgench International Airport (UGC) to Daşoguzcar
10h 41m
$113–817
Drive 1,408.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Shymkent to Ashgabatcar 1,408.7 km
17h 24m
$55–79
Train, drive
1. Take the train from Shymkent to Tashkent Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Bukhara 1train
3. Take the train from Bukhara 1 to Alattrain
4. Drive from Alat to Turkmenabatcar
5. Take the train from Turkmenabat to Ashgabattrain 96 / ...
28h 40m
$61–100
Train, fly to Nukus, drive
1. Take the train from Shymkent to Tashkent Centraltrain
2. Fly from Tashkent International Airport (TAS) to Nukus (NCU)plane TAS - NCU
3. Drive from Nukus (NCU) to Daşoguzcar
11h 51m
$118–415
Train, fly to Karshi, drive
1. Take the train from Shymkent to Tashkent Centraltrain
2. Fly from Tashkent International Airport (TAS) to Karshi (KSQ)plane TAS - KSQ
3. Drive from Karshi (KSQ) to Kerkicar
11h 29m
$63–355
Train, fly to Bukhara International Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Shymkent to Tashkent Centraltrain
2. Fly from Tashkent International Airport (TAS) to Bukhara International Airport (BHK)plane TAS - BHK
3. Take the train from Bukhara 1 to Alattrain
4. Drive from Alat to Türkmenabatcar
12h 45m
$117–981
Train, fly to Termez Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Shymkent to Tashkent Centraltrain
2. Fly from Tashkent International Airport (TAS) to Termez Airport (TMJ)plane TAS - TMJ
3. Drive from Termez Airport (TMJ) to Kerkicar
13h 6m
$128–1,143

Tashkent International Airport (TAS) to Urgench International Airport (UGC) flights

32Weekly Planes

1h 35mAverage Duration

$74Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Shymkent to Turkmenistan.

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Distance: 1,029 km
Duration: 10h 41m

What companies run services between Shymkent, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan?

There is no direct connection from Shymkent to Turkmenistan. However, you can take the train to Tashkent Central, walk to Severnyj Vokzal, take the line 40 bus to Ulica Margilan, walk to Tashkent International Airport (TAS) airport, fly to Urgench International Airport (UGC), then drive to Daşoguz. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shymkent to Ashgabat via Tashkent Central, Bukhara 1, Alat, and Turkmenabat in around 28h 40m.

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