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How to get fromUrgench to Shymkentby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Urgench to Shymkent by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Urgench to Tashkent Centraltrain train 751М
    2. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Shymkenttrain train 001Ь
    14h 45m
    $66–101

  2. Train via Urgench

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Urgench to Tashkent Centraltrain train 123F
    2. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Shymkenttrain train 001Ь
    20h 39m
    $24–36

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Urgench to Tashkent bus stationbus bus
    2. Drive from Chirchiq to Shymkentcar car
    21h 2m
    $28–34

  4. Drive  1,052.4 km

    1. Drive from Urgench to Shymkentcar car 1,052.4 km
    15h 37m
    $93–135

  5. Fly to Tashkent International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Urgench International Airport (UGC) to Tashkent International Airport (TAS)plane plane UGC - TAS
    2. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Shymkenttrain train
    9h 22m
    $107–860

  6. Fly to Shymkent International Airport

    1. Fly from Urgench International Airport (UGC) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT)plane plane UGC - CIT
    7h 11m
    $203–404

Urgench to Shymkent by train

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration14h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,203.3 km
  • Duration: 14h 45m

What companies run services between Urgench, Uzbekistan and Shymkent, Kazakhstan?

You can take a train from Urgench to Shymkent via Tashkent Central in around 14h 45m. Alternatively, Uzbekistan, SCAT, and four other airlines fly from Urgench International Airport (UGC) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT) once daily.

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