There are 6 ways to get from Astana to Dushanbe by plane, bus, car, or train
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Fly
best- Fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Dushanbe International Airport (DYU)NQZ - DYU
4h 47m$110–310Bus, drive
cheapest- Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Tashkent bus station
- Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Zomin
- Drive from Zomin to Shahristan
- Take the bus from Shahristan to Asian Express Terminal
44h 23m$46–57Train via Shymkent
- Take the train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Shymkent
- Take the train from Shymkent to Tashkent North
- Take the train from Tashkent North to Dushanbe302
47h 5m$62–99Drive 2,001 km
- Drive from Astana to Dushanbe2,001 km
24h 17m$78–112Train
- Take the train from Astana-1 to Saryagash046Ц/087Т
- Take the train from Tashkent North to Dushanbe302
2d 7h$63–100Bus, train
- Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Tashkent bus station
- Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Gulistan
- Take the train from Gulistan to Dushanbe302
2d 7h
Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Dushanbe International Airport (DYU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Astana to Dushanbe is to bus and drive which costs $45 - $60 and takes 44h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Astana to Dushanbe is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs $110 - $310.
No, there is no direct train from Astana to Dushanbe. However, there are services departing from Astana-1 and arriving at Dushanbe via Saryagash and Tashkent North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.
The distance between Astana and Dushanbe is 1425 km. The road distance is 2001 km.
The best way to get from Astana to Dushanbe without a car is to train via Shymkent which takes 47h 5m and costs $60 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Astana to Dushanbe, including transfers.
Astana to Dushanbe train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Astana-1 station.
The best way to get from Astana to Dushanbe is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs $110 - $310. Alternatively, you can train via Shymkent, which costs $60 - $100 and takes 47h 5m.
Astana to Dushanbe train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Saryagash station.
Yes, the driving distance between Astana to Dushanbe is 2001 km. It takes approximately 24h 17m to drive from Astana to Dushanbe.
What companies run services between Astana, Kazakhstan and Dushanbe, Tajikistan?
Somon Air flies from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Dushanbe International Airport (DYU) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Restaurant Turan to Dushanbe via Zhilmassiv Promyshlenny, Astana Nurly Zhol, Astana Nurly Zhol, Shymkent, and Tashkent North in around 47h 5m.
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- Website
- somonair.com
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Dushanbe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–220
- Phone
- 1433
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–25
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $45–65
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $35–50
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $18–25
Train from Shymkent to Tashkent North
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $22–30
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $12–17
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $4–6
- Phone
- 1433
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $25–35
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $17–24
Train from Astana-1 to Saryagash
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 21m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $29–40
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $19–27
- Phone
- 1005
- compliance@railway.uz
- Website
- railway.uz
Train from Shymkent to Tashkent North
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- https://railway.uz/en/
- Book at
- https://eticket.railway.uz/en/home
- Sleeper
- $10–12
- Coupe
- $14–16
- SV
- $23–26
- Phone
- +992 (37) 227 21 77
- info@railway.tj
- Website
- railway.tj
Train from Tashkent North to Dushanbe
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- railway.tj
Train from Gulistan to Dushanbe
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- railway.tj
- Website
- saparzhai.kz
Bus from Saparzhai bus station to Tashkent bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 34h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Website
- https://saparzhai.kz/
- Schedules at
- https://saparzhai.kz/расписание-автобусов
- Phone
- +99871 207-87-00
- avtovokzal.toshkent@mail.ru
- Website
- uztrans.uz
Bus from Tashkent bus station to Zomin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4
- Website
- https://uztrans.uz/en
- Schedules at
- https://crm.avtoticket.uz/timetable
- Book at
- https://avtoticket.uz/
Bus from Tashkent bus station to Gulistan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://uztrans.uz/en
- Schedules at
- https://crm.avtoticket.uz/timetable
- Book at
- https://avtoticket.uz/
- Phone
- 1616
Bus from Shahristan to Asian Express Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10
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