There are 4 ways to get from Shymkent to Ust-Kamenogorsk by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Oskemen Airport (UKK)plane CIT - UKK
2h 46m$89–266Train
cheapest- Take the train from Shymkent to Shartrain 022T
- Take the train from Shar to Ust-Kamenogorsktrain 351Ц
35h 45m$27–51Bus
- Take the bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Saparzhai bus stationbus 5
- Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Oskemen Bus stationbus В300
38h 7m$52–53Drive 1,637.9 km
- Drive from Shymkent to Ust-Kamenogorskcar 1,637.9 km
25h 53m$64–92
Shymkent to Ust-Kamenogorsk by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shymkent to Ust-Kamenogorsk is to train which costs $26 - $55 and takes 35h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Shymkent to Ust-Kamenogorsk is to fly which takes 2h 46m and costs $85 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from Shymkent station to Ust-Kamenogorsk station. However, there are services departing from Shymkent Samal Bus Station and arriving at Oskemen Bus station via Saparzhai bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Shymkent to Ust-Kamenogorsk. However, there are services departing from Shymkent and arriving at Ust-Kamenogorsk via Shar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 45m.
The distance between Shymkent and Ust-Kamenogorsk is 1336 km. The road distance is 1637.9 km.
The best way to get from Shymkent to Ust-Kamenogorsk without a car is to train which takes 35h 45m and costs $26 - $55.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Shymkent to Ust-Kamenogorsk, including transfers.
Shymkent to Ust-Kamenogorsk bus services, operated by Shymkent Samal Bus Terminal, depart from Shymkent Samal Bus Station.
Shymkent to Ust-Kamenogorsk train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Shymkent station.
The best way to get from Shymkent to Ust-Kamenogorsk is to fly which takes 2h 46m and costs $85 - $270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $26 - $55 and takes 35h 45m, you could also bus, which costs $52 - $53 and takes 38h 7m.
What companies run services between Shymkent, Kazakhstan and Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan?
SCAT and Air Astana fly from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Oskemen Airport (UKK) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shymkent to Ust-Kamenogorsk via Shar in around 35h 45m.
- Website
- airastana.com
Flights from Shymkent International Airport to Oskemen Airport via Almaty
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Wednesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–600
Flights from Shymkent International Airport to Oskemen Airport via Nur-Sultan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $230–600
- Website
- scat.kz
Flights from Shymkent International Airport to Oskemen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–270
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Shymkent to Shar
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $30–45
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $21–30
Train from Shar to Ust-Kamenogorsk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $5–8
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $6–9
- 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
- $29
- Schedules at
- samal.avokzal.kz
Bus from Saparzhai bus station to Oskemen Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22
- Website
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
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More Questions & Answers
Shymkent to Ust-Kamenogorsk bus services, operated by Shymkent Samal Bus Terminal, arrive at Saparzhai bus station.
Shymkent to Ust-Kamenogorsk train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Shar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shymkent to Ust-Kamenogorsk is 1638 km. It takes approximately 25h 53m to drive from Shymkent to Ust-Kamenogorsk.
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