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 17m.

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 - $260.

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, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 31h 36m.

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 31h 36m 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 (High Speed Trains), 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 - $260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $24 - $280 and takes 31h 36m.

Where does the Oral to Shymkent train arrive?

Oral to Shymkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), 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 17m to drive from Oral to Shymkent.

Where can I stay near Shymkent?

There are 282+ hotels available in Shymkent.

Oral to Shymkent - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, and car

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

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 Oral Ak Zhol Airport (URA) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT)plane URA - CIT
5h 59m
$164–257
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Uralsk to Shymkenttrain 028Т
31h 36m
$24–280
Drive 1,994.7 km
1. Drive from Oral to Shymkentcar 1,994.7 km
27h 17m
$78–112
Train via Mankent
1. Take the train from Uralsk to Mankenttrain 008Ж
40h
$151–366

Oral to Shymkent by train

7Weekly Trains

31h 36mAverage Duration

$24Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Oral to Shymkent.

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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) twice daily. Alternatively, Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains) operates a train from Uralsk to Shymkent 4 times a week. Tickets cost $24–35 and the journey takes 31h 36m. Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ) also services this route 3 times a week.

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