There are 4 ways to get from Chu to Shymkent by train, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chu to Shymkenttrain 086Р / ...
6h 32m$8–130Drive 416.8 km
- Drive from Chu to Shymkentcar 416.8 km
6h 19m$27–39Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chu to Shymkenttaxi 416.8 km
6h 19m$140–180Train, fly
- Take the train from Chu to Almaty 2train
- Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT)plane ALA - CIT
7h 34m$49–201
Chu to Shymkent by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chu to Shymkent is to train which costs $8 - $130 and takes 6h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Chu to Shymkent is to drive which takes 6h 19m and costs $26 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chu and arriving at Shymkent. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 32m.
The distance between Chu and Shymkent is 434 km. The road distance is 416.8 km.
The best way to get from Chu to Shymkent without a car is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs $8 - $130.
The train from Chu to Shymkent takes 6h 32m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Chu to Shymkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Chu station.
Chu to Shymkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Shymkent station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chu to Shymkent is 417 km. It takes approximately 6h 19m to drive from Chu to Shymkent.
There are 322+ hotels available in Shymkent.
What companies run services between Chu, Jambyl Region, Kazakhstan and Shymkent, Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains) operates a train from Chu to Shymkent every 4 hours. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 6h 32m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- scat.kz
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Shymkent International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- flyr.com
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Shymkent International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- airastana.com
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Shymkent International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–550
- Phone
- 1433
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Chu to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $29–40
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $22–28
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $8–11
Train from Chu to Almaty 2
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $25–35
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $16–21
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $7–9
- Phone
- 1433
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Chu to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–24
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $13–14
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $20–24
Train from Chu to Almaty 2
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $11–13
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $18–22
- Phone
- 1433
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Chu to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $65–90
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $95–130
Train from Chu to Almaty 2
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $60–85
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $85–120
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- Estimated price
- $140–180
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