What is the cheapest way to get from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Shymkent?

The cheapest way to get from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Shymkent is to train which costs $10 - $160 and takes 13h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Shymkent?

The fastest way to get from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Shymkent is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $40 - $95.

How far is it from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Shymkent?

The distance between Almaty Sayran Bus Station and Shymkent is 660 km. The road distance is 664.7 km.

How do I travel from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Shymkent without a car?

The best way to get from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Shymkent without a car is to train which takes 13h 9m and costs $10 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Shymkent?

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Shymkent, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Shymkent?

The best way to get from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Shymkent is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $40 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $10 - $160 and takes 13h 9m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 13h 37m.

Can I drive from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Shymkent?

Yes, the driving distance between Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Shymkent is 665 km. It takes approximately 8h 25m to drive from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Shymkent.

Where can I stay near Shymkent?

There are 314+ hotels available in Shymkent.

Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Shymkent - 6 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Shymkent by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT)ALA - CIT
3h 32m
$42–93
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Shymkent011Х / ...
13h 9m
$10–160
Bus
1. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Taraz bus station235
2. Take the bus from Taraz bus station to Shymkent Samal Bus StationA600/3
13h 37m
Drive 664.7 km
1. Drive from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Shymkent664.7 km
8h 25m
$26–38
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Shymkent664.7 km
8h 25m
$100–130
Train via Almaty 1
1. Take the train from Almaty 1 to Shymkent021Ц / ...
15h 12m
$16–25

Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT) flights

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 659.7 km
Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Almaty Sayran Bus Station, Kazakhstan and Shymkent, Kazakhstan?

Flyr, SCAT, and two other airlines fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains) operates a train from Almaty 2 to Shymkent 4 times a day. Tickets cost $10–14 and the journey takes 11h 12m. Two other operators also service this route.

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