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

The cheapest way to get from Perm to Shymkent is to bus which costs $80 - $120 and takes 2 days 15h.

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

The fastest way to get from Perm to Shymkent is to fly which takes 12h 8m and costs $130 - $650.

Is there a direct train between Perm and Shymkent?

No, there is no direct train from Perm to Shymkent. However, there are services departing from Perm 2 and arriving at Shymkent via Yekaterinburg-Pass and Astana Nurly Zhol. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.

How far is it from Perm to Shymkent?

The distance between Perm and Shymkent is 2004 km. The road distance is 2531.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Perm to Shymkent without a car is to train which takes 2 days 2h and costs $120 - $280.

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

It takes approximately 12h 8m to get from Perm to Shymkent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perm to Shymkent train from?

Perm to Shymkent train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Perm 2 station.

Train, bus or fly from Perm to Shymkent?

The best way to get from Perm to Shymkent is to fly which takes 12h 8m and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $280 and takes 2 days 2h, you could also bus, which costs $80 - $120 and takes 2 days 15h.

Where does the Perm to Shymkent train arrive?

Perm to Shymkent train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Yekaterinburg-Pass station.

Can I drive from Perm to Shymkent?

Yes, the driving distance between Perm to Shymkent is 2531 km. It takes approximately 35h 44m to drive from Perm to Shymkent.

Where can I stay near Shymkent?

There are 286+ hotels available in Shymkent.

Perm to Shymkent - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Perm to Shymkent by plane, train, bus, 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 Perm International Airport (PEE) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT)plane PEE - CIT
12h 8m
$132–603
Train via Petropavl
cheapest
1. Take the train from Perm-2 to Viztrain
2. Take the train from Yekaterinburg-Pass to Kurgan-Passtrain
3. Take the train from Kurgan to Petropavlovsktrain
4. Take the train from Petropavlovsk to Shymkenttrain
2d 2h
$71–155
Train
1. Take the train from Perm 2 to Yekaterinburg-Passtrain
2. Take the train from Yekaterinburg-Pass to Astana Nurly Zholtrain
3. Take the train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Shymkenttrain
2d 2h
$128–272
Bus
1. Take the bus from Perm' Bus station to Yekaterinburg Yuzhniy bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Yekaterinburg Severnyi to Karagandy Bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Karagandy Bus station to Astana Saparzhai Bus stationbus 128
4. Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Shymkent Samal Bus Stationbus
2d 15h
$83–116
Drive 2,531.2 km
1. Drive from Perm to Shymkentcar 2,531.2 km
35h 44m
$208–300
Train #2
1. Take the train from Perm 2 to Samaratrain 142Е
2. Take the train from Samara to Shymkenttrain 318
3d 2h

Perm to Shymkent by train

1Weekly Trains

2d 2hAverage Duration

$128Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Perm to Shymkent.

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Distance: 2,003.7 km
Duration: 12h 8m

What companies run services between Perm, Russia and Shymkent, Kazakhstan?

Aeroflot Russian Airlines, S7 Airlines, and SCAT fly from Perm International Airport (PEE) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Perm 2 to Shymkent via Yekaterinburg-Pass and Astana Nurly Zhol in around 2d 2h.

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