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

The cheapest way to get from Shymkent to Nukus is to drive and bus which costs $24 - $30 and takes 22h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shymkent to Nukus is to fly which takes 6h 8m and costs $180 - $650.

Is there a direct train between Shymkent and Nukus?

No, there is no direct train from Shymkent to Nukus. However, there are services departing from Shymkent and arriving at Nukus via Tashkent Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 11m.

How far is it from Shymkent to Nukus?

The distance between Shymkent and Nukus is 1049 km. The road distance is 1179.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Shymkent to Nukus without a car is to train via Tashkent which takes 24h 16m and costs $24 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 9h 45m to get from Shymkent to Nukus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shymkent to Nukus train from?

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

Train or fly from Shymkent to Nukus?

The best way to get from Shymkent to Nukus is to train via Tashkent which takes 24h 16m and costs $24 - $40. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $180 - $650 and takes 6h 8m.

Where does the Shymkent to Nukus train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shymkent to Nukus?

Yes, the driving distance between Shymkent to Nukus is 1180 km. It takes approximately 17h 6m to drive from Shymkent to Nukus.

Where can I stay near Nukus?

There are 34+ hotels available in Nukus.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Shymkent to Nukus by train, plane, car, 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.

Train to Tashkent International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Shymkent to Tashkent Centraltrain
2. Fly from Tashkent International Airport (TAS) to Nukus (NCU)plane TAS - NCU
9h 45m
$116–209
Train via Tashkent
cheapest
1. Take the train from Shymkent to Tashkent Centraltrain 001Х
2. Take the train from Tashkent South to Nukustrain 054Ф / ...
24h 16m
$24–37
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Shymkent to Chirchiqcar
2. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Nukus Kubla Bus stationbus
22h 2m
$25–30
Drive 1,179.9 km
1. Drive from Shymkent to Nukuscar 1,179.9 km
17h 6m
$105–151
Fly from Shymkent International Airport
1. Fly from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Nukus (NCU)plane CIT - NCU
6h 8m
$183–605
Train
1. Take the train from Shymkent to Tashkent Centraltrain 001Х
2. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Nukustrain 124Ф
27h 11m
$24–41

Shymkent to Nukus by train

2Weekly Trains

27h 11mAverage Duration

$24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,049.5 km
Duration: 9h 45m

What companies run services between Shymkent, Kazakhstan and Nukus, Uzbekistan?

You can take a train from Shymkent to Nukus via Tashkent Central, Severnyj Vokzal, Institut Gematologii, and Tashkent South in around 24h 16m. Alternatively, World Ticket, Uzbekistan, and two other airlines fly from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Nukus (NCU) once daily.

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