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

The cheapest way to get from Shymkent to Dushanbe is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 8h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shymkent to Dushanbe is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs $170 - $310.

Is there a direct train between Shymkent and Dushanbe?

No, there is no direct train from Shymkent to Dushanbe. However, there are services departing from Shymkent and arriving at Dushanbe via Tashkent North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 56m.

How far is it from Shymkent to Dushanbe?

The distance between Shymkent and Dushanbe is 667 km. The road distance is 539.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Shymkent to Dushanbe without a car is to train which takes 25h 56m and costs $45 - $65.

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

It takes approximately 13h 25m to get from Shymkent to Dushanbe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shymkent to Dushanbe train from?

Shymkent to Dushanbe train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Shymkent station.

Train or fly from Shymkent to Dushanbe?

The best way to get from Shymkent to Dushanbe is to train which takes 25h 56m and costs $45 - $65. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $170 - $310 and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the Shymkent to Dushanbe train arrive?

Shymkent to Dushanbe train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Tashkent North station.

Can I drive from Shymkent to Dushanbe?

Yes, the driving distance between Shymkent to Dushanbe is 539 km. It takes approximately 8h 6m to drive from Shymkent to Dushanbe.

Where can I stay near Dushanbe?

There are 138+ hotels available in Dushanbe.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Shymkent to Dushanbe by car, bus, train, or plane

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

Drive, bus
best
1. Drive from Shymkent to Chirchiq
2. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Zomin
3. Drive from Zomin to Shahristan
4. Take the bus from Shahristan to Asian Express Terminal
13h 25m
$34–44
Drive 539.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Shymkent to Dushanbe539.1 km
8h 6m
$21–31
Train
1. Take the train from Shymkent to Tashkent North001Х
2. Take the train from Tashkent North to Dushanbe302
25h 56m
$46–65
Train to Tashkent International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Shymkent to Tashkent North
2. Fly from Tashkent International Airport (TAS) to Dushanbe International Airport (DYU)TAS - DYU
8h 41m
$88–468
Fly from Shymkent International Airport
1. Fly from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Dushanbe International Airport (DYU)CIT - DYU
3h 45m
$173–304
Drive to Khudjand International Airport, fly
1. Drive from Shymkent to Khudjand International Airport (LBD)
2. Fly from Khudjand International Airport (LBD) to Dushanbe International Airport (DYU)LBD - DYU
5h 33m
$82–198

Shymkent to Dushanbe by train

1Weekly Trains

25h 56mAverage Duration

$46Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 666.8 km
Duration: 13h 25m

What companies run services between Shymkent, Kazakhstan and Dushanbe, Tajikistan?

You can take a train from Shymkent to Dushanbe via Tashkent North in around 25h 56m. Alternatively, SCAT, Somon Air, and two other airlines fly from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Dushanbe International Airport (DYU) 5 times a week.

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