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

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There are 4 ways to get from Bishkek to Shymkent by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bischkek 2 to Shymkenttrain317
    9h 32m
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Shymkent Samal Bus Stationbus
    11h 33m
    $15–17
  3. Drive 451.6 km

    1. Drive from Bishkek to Shymkentcar451.6 km
    6h 54m
    $34–49
  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Bischkek 2 to Almaty 1train
    2. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT)planeALA - CIT
    14h 23m

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

Calendar58Weekly Planes
Duration1h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan and Shymkent, Kazakhstan?

Kyrgyz Railways (КТЖ) operates a train from Bischkek 2 to Shymkent twice a week, and the journey takes 9h 32m. Alternatively, Kyrgyz Avtobeketi operates a bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Shymkent Samal Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $13 and the journey takes 10h.

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