There are 5 ways to get from Shymkent to Zharkent by plane, car, bus, or train
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Fly, drive
best- Fly from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Yining Airport (YIN)plane CIT - YIN
- Drive from Yining Airport (YIN) to Zharkentcar
7h 57m$138–307Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus 3
- Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Zharkentbus 157
17h 37m$23–28Train
- Take the train from Shymkent to Almaty 1train 022T / ...
- Take the train from Almaty 1 to Kerimagashtrain 886Х
19h 17m$26–45Drive 961.6 km
- Drive from Shymkent to Zharkentcar 961.6 km
11h 31m$38–54Train, bus
- Take the train from Shymkent to Bischkek 2train 318
- Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Zharkentbus 157
25h 10m
Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Yining Airport (YIN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shymkent to Zharkent is to bus which costs $23 - $28 and takes 17h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Shymkent to Zharkent is to fly and drive which takes 7h 57m and costs $130 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Shymkent station to Zharkent. However, there are services departing from Shymkent Samal Bus Station and arriving at Zharkent via Almaty Sayran Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Shymkent to Zharkent. However, there are services departing from Shymkent and arriving at Kerimagash via Almaty 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 17m.
The distance between Shymkent and Zharkent is 1117 km. The road distance is 961.6 km.
The best way to get from Shymkent to Zharkent without a car is to bus which takes 17h 37m and costs $23 - $28.
It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Shymkent to Zharkent, including transfers.
Shymkent to Zharkent bus services, operated by Shymkent Samal Bus Terminal, depart from Shymkent Samal Bus Station.
Shymkent to Zharkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Shymkent station.
The best way to get from Shymkent to Zharkent is to bus which takes 17h 37m and costs $23 - $28. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $26 - $45 and takes 19h 17m.
What companies run services between Shymkent, Kazakhstan and Zharkent, Almaty Oblysy, Kazakhstan?
You can take a vehicle from Shymkent to Zharkent via Shymkent Samal Bus Station and Almaty Sayran Bus Station in around 17h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shymkent to Zharkent via Almaty 1 and Kerimagash in around 19h 17m.
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Shymkent International Airport to Yining Airport via Almaty
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $170–600
Flights from Shymkent International Airport to Yining Airport via Nur-Sultan, Almaty
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–280
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Shymkent to Almaty 1
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $17–19
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $26–29
- Phone
- +77252451241
- [email protected]
- Website
- samal.avokzal.kz
Bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Almaty Sayran Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16
- Schedules at
- samal.avokzal.kz
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More Questions & Answers
Shymkent to Zharkent bus services, operated by Shymkent Samal Bus Terminal, arrive at Almaty Sayran Bus Station.
Shymkent to Zharkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Almaty 1 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shymkent to Zharkent is 962 km. It takes approximately 11h 31m to drive from Shymkent to Zharkent.
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