There are 4 ways to get from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Shymkent by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Oskemen Airport (UKK) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT)plane UKK - CIT
2h 46m$89–266Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Shartrain 351Т
- Take the train from Shar to Shymkenttrain 021Ц
36h 12m$27–53Bus
- Take the bus from Oskemen Bus station to Saparzhai bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Shymkent Samal Bus Stationbus A600/3
38h 14m$56–57Drive 1,741.7 km
- Drive from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Shymkentcar 1,741.7 km
23h 31m$68–98
Ust-Kamenogorsk to Shymkent by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Shymkent is to train which costs $26 - $55 and takes 36h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Shymkent is to fly which takes 2h 46m and costs $85 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from Ust-Kamenogorsk station to Shymkent station. However, there are services departing from Oskemen Bus station and arriving at Shymkent Samal Bus Station via Saparzhai bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Shymkent. However, there are services departing from Ust-Kamenogorsk and arriving at Shymkent via Shar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 12m.
The distance between Ust-Kamenogorsk and Shymkent is 1336 km. The road distance is 1741.7 km.
The best way to get from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Shymkent without a car is to train which takes 36h 12m and costs $26 - $55.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Shymkent, including transfers.
Ust-Kamenogorsk to Shymkent bus services, operated by Oskemen Bus Terminal, depart from Oskemen Bus station.
Ust-Kamenogorsk to Shymkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Ust-Kamenogorsk station.
The best way to get from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Shymkent is to fly which takes 2h 46m and costs $85 - $270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $26 - $55 and takes 36h 12m, you could also bus, which costs $55 - $57 and takes 38h 14m.
What companies run services between Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan and Shymkent, Kazakhstan?
SCAT and Air Astana fly from Oskemen Airport (UKK) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Shymkent via Shar in around 36h 12m.
- Website
- scat.kz
Flights from Oskemen Airport to Shymkent International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–270
Flights from Oskemen Airport to Shymkent International Airport via Almaty
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–270
Flights from Oskemen Airport to Shymkent International Airport via Nur-Sultan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–270
- Website
- airastana.com
Flights from Oskemen Airport to Shymkent International Airport via Nur-Sultan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–550
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Shar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- 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
Train from Shar to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 50m
- 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
- Phone
- +7 (7232) 76 50 40
- Website
- Oskemen Bus Terminal
Bus from Oskemen Bus station to Saparzhai bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22
- Website
- Oskemen Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Oskemen Bus Terminal
- Book at
- Oskemen Bus Terminal
Bus from Saparzhai bus station to Shymkent Samal Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $33
- Website
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
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More Questions & Answers
Ust-Kamenogorsk to Shymkent bus services, operated by Oskemen Bus Terminal, arrive at Saparzhai bus station.
Ust-Kamenogorsk to Shymkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Shar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ust-Kamenogorsk to Shymkent is 1742 km. It takes approximately 23h 31m to drive from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Shymkent.
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