There are 4 ways to get from Turkestan to Astana by plane, train, 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.
Fly from Turkistan
best- Fly from Turkistan (HSA) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)plane HSA - NQZ
3h 3m$70–196Train
cheapest- Take the train from Turkestan to Astana 1train 056X / ...
29h 27m$28–46Drive 1,193.3 km
- Drive from Turkestan to Astanacar 1,193.3 km
21h 59m$77–111Train to Shymkent International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Turkestan to Shymkenttrain
- Fly from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)plane CIT - NQZ
7h 21m$73–214
Turkestan to Astana by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Turkestan to Astana is to train which costs $28 - $50 and takes 29h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Turkestan to Astana is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs $70 - $200.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Turkestan and arriving at Astana 1. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29h 27m.
The distance between Turkestan and Astana is 934 km. The road distance is 1193.3 km.
The best way to get from Turkestan to Astana without a car is to train which takes 29h 27m and costs $28 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Turkestan to Astana, including transfers.
Turkestan to Astana train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Turkestan station.
The best way to get from Turkestan to Astana is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs $70 - $200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $28 - $50 and takes 29h 27m.
Turkestan to Astana train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Astana 1 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Turkestan to Astana is 1193 km. It takes approximately 21h 59m to drive from Turkestan to Astana.
What companies run services between Turkestan, Kazakhstan and Astana, Kazakhstan?
Flyr flies from Turkistan (HSA) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) 4 times a week. Alternatively, Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) operates a train from Turkestan to Astana 1 3 times a day. Tickets cost $28–46 and the journey takes 29h 27m.
- Website
- scat.kz
Flights from Shymkent International Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- flyr.com
Flights from Turkistan to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–160
Flights from Shymkent International Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- airastana.com
Flights from Turkistan to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–160
Flights from Shymkent International Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–550
Flights from Shymkent International Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport via Almaty
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–550
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Turkestan to Astana 1
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–46
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $28–31
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $41–46
Train from Turkestan to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $9–11
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $16–19
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Turkestan to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $20–27
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $9–12
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $5–7
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Turkestan to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $50–75
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $75–100
- Phone
- +996 (312) 92-68-47
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kyrgyz Railways
Train from Turkestan to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Kyrgyz Railways
- Book at
- Kyrgyz Railways
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