There are 4 ways to get from Shymkent to Zhanakorgan by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Turkestan bus stationbus Аб 8
- Take the bus from Turkestan bus station to Zhanakorganbus 219
5h 10m$8–11Train
cheapest- Take the train from Shymkent to Yany-Kurgantrain 056Ц / ...
5h 23m$5–11Drive 279.2 km
- Drive from Shymkent to Zhanakorgancar 279.2 km
4h 2m$11–16Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shymkent to Zhanakorgantaxi 279.2 km
4h 2m$30–40
Shymkent to Zhanakorgan by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shymkent to Zhanakorgan is to train which costs $5 - $11 and takes 5h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Shymkent to Zhanakorgan is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Shymkent station to Zhanakorgan. However, there are services departing from Shymkent Samal Bus Station and arriving at Zhanakorgan via Turkestan bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shymkent and arriving at Yany-Kurgan. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 23m.
The distance between Shymkent and Zhanakorgan is 282 km. The road distance is 279.2 km.
The best way to get from Shymkent to Zhanakorgan without a car is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs $8 - $11.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Shymkent to Zhanakorgan, including transfers.
Shymkent to Zhanakorgan bus services, operated by Shymkent Samal Bus Terminal, depart from Shymkent Samal Bus Station.
Shymkent to Zhanakorgan train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Shymkent station.
The best way to get from Shymkent to Zhanakorgan is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs $8 - $11. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $5 - $11 and takes 5h 23m.
What companies run services between Shymkent, Kazakhstan and Zhanakorgan, Kazakhstan?
You can take a vehicle from Shymkent to Zhanakorgan via Shymkent Samal Bus Station and Turkestan bus station in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) operates a train from Shymkent to Yany-Kurgan 3 times a day. Tickets cost $7–11 and the journey takes 5h 23m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Shymkent to Yany-Kurgan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $8–11
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $7–11
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Shymkent to Yany-Kurgan
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $25–35
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $14–21
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $5–8
- Phone
- +996 (312) 30 02 09
- Website
- railway.kg
Train from Shymkent to Yany-Kurgan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://railway.kg/?lang=en
- Book at
- https://ticket.railway.kg/
- Phone
- +77252451241
- [email protected]
- Website
- samal.avokzal.kz
Bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Turkestan bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4
- Schedules at
- samal.avokzal.kz
- Website
- saparzhai.kz
Bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Turkestan bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://saparzhai.kz/
- Schedules at
- https://saparzhai.kz/расписание-автобусов
- Phone
- +7 727 396-70-63
- Website
- ma-sairan.kz
Bus from Turkestan bus station to Zhanakorgan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://ma-sairan.kz/
- Schedules at
- https://ma-sairan.kz/расписание-автобусов
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More Questions & Answers
Shymkent to Zhanakorgan bus services, operated by Shymkent Samal Bus Terminal, arrive at Turkestan bus station.
Shymkent to Zhanakorgan train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Yany-Kurgan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shymkent to Zhanakorgan is 279 km. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Shymkent to Zhanakorgan.