There are 2 ways to get from Uzbekistan to Shymkent by train or car
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The cheapest way to get from Uzbekistan to Shymkent is to train which costs $5 - $9 and takes 7h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Uzbekistan to Shymkent is to drive which takes 2h and costs $11 - $18.
No, there is no direct train from Uzbekistan to Shymkent. However, there are services departing from Kosmonavtlar and arriving at Shymkent via Tashkent Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
The distance between Uzbekistan and Shymkent is 237 km. The road distance is 135.5 km.
The best way to get from Uzbekistan to Shymkent without a car is to train which takes 7h 27m and costs $5 - $9.
It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Uzbekistan to Shymkent, including transfers.
Uzbekistan to Shymkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Tashkent Central station.
Uzbekistan to Shymkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Shymkent station.
Yes, the driving distance between Uzbekistan to Shymkent is 135 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Uzbekistan to Shymkent.
There are 304+ hotels available in Shymkent.
What companies run services between Uzbekistan and Shymkent, Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains) operates a train from Tashkent Central to Shymkent once daily. Tickets cost $5–8 and the journey takes 6h 24m.
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Tashkent Central to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $21–29
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $12–15
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $5–8
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