What is the cheapest way to get from Oral to Shymkent?

The cheapest way to get from Oral to Shymkent is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 27h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oral to Shymkent?

The fastest way to get from Oral to Shymkent is to fly which takes 5h 59m and costs $160 - $300.

Is there a direct train between Oral and Shymkent?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Uralsk and arriving at Shymkent. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 37h 52m.

How far is it from Oral to Shymkent?

The distance between Oral and Shymkent is 1706 km. The road distance is 1994.7 km.

How do I travel from Oral to Shymkent without a car?

The best way to get from Oral to Shymkent without a car is to train which takes 37h 52m and costs $24 - $280.

How long does it take to get from Oral to Shymkent?

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Oral to Shymkent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oral to Shymkent train from?

Oral to Shymkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ), depart from Uralsk station.

Train or fly from Oral to Shymkent?

The best way to get from Oral to Shymkent is to fly which takes 5h 59m and costs $160 - $300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $24 - $280 and takes 37h 52m.

Where does the Oral to Shymkent train arrive?

Oral to Shymkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ), arrive at Shymkent station.

Can I drive from Oral to Shymkent?

Yes, the driving distance between Oral to Shymkent is 1995 km. It takes approximately 27h 15m to drive from Oral to Shymkent.

Where can I stay near Shymkent?

There are 308+ hotels available in Shymkent.

Oral to Shymkent - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, car, taxi, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Oral to Shymkent by plane, train, car, taxi, or bus

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

Fly to Shymkent International Airport
best
1. Fly from Oral Ak Zhol Airport (URA) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT)URA - CIT
5h 59m
$164–297
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Uralsk to Shymkent008Ж
37h 52m
$24–280
Drive 1,994.7 km
1. Drive from Oral to Shymkent1,994.7 km
27h 15m
$78–112
Fly to Turkistan, taxi
1. Fly from Oral Ak Zhol Airport (URA) to Turkistan (HSA)URA - HSA
2. Take the taxi from Turkistan (HSA) to Shymkent
10h 47m
$190–416
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Uralsk Bus station to Atyrau Bus station205
2. Take the bus from Atyrau Bus station to Sagyz142
3. Take the train from Sagyz to Shymkent
40h 47m

Oral to Shymkent by train

7Weekly Trains

37h 52mAverage Duration

$24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,706.4 km
Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Oral, Kazakhstan and Shymkent, Kazakhstan?

Flyr, World Ticket, and Air Astana fly from Oral Ak Zhol Airport (URA) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ) operates a train from Uralsk to Shymkent 4 times a week. Tickets cost $140–280 and the journey takes 37h 52m. Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains) also services this route 3 times a week.

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