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

The cheapest way to get from Shymkent to Ulaanbaatar is to bus via Astana which costs $90 - $110 and takes 3 days 10h.

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

The fastest way to get from Shymkent to Ulaanbaatar is to fly and taxi which takes 8h 1m and costs $210 - $900.

Is there a direct train between Shymkent and Ulaanbaatar?

No, there is no direct train from Shymkent to Ulaanbaatar. However, there are services departing from Shymkent and arriving at Ulaanbaatar via Astana Nurly Zhol, Omsk-Pass and Irkutsk Pas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 1h.

How far is it from Shymkent to Ulaanbaatar?

The distance between Shymkent and Ulaanbaatar is 3022 km. The road distance is 3609.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Shymkent to Ulaanbaatar without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 22h and costs $65 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Shymkent to Ulaanbaatar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shymkent to Ulaanbaatar train from?

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

Train or bus from Shymkent to Ulaanbaatar?

The best way to get from Shymkent to Ulaanbaatar is to bus which takes 2 days 22h and costs $65 - $130. Alternatively, you can train via Astana, which costs $180 - $340 and takes 4 days 1h.

What is the time difference between Shymkent and Ulaanbaatar?

Ulaanbaatar is 3h ahead of Shymkent. It is currently 6:59 AM in Shymkent and 9:59 AM in Ulaanbaatar.

Where does the Shymkent to Ulaanbaatar train arrive?

Shymkent to Ulaanbaatar train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Astana Nurly Zhol station.

Can I drive from Shymkent to Ulaanbaatar?

Yes, the driving distance between Shymkent to Ulaanbaatar is 3610 km. It takes approximately 2 days 0h to drive from Shymkent to Ulaanbaatar.

Where can I stay near Ulaanbaatar?

There are 309+ hotels available in Ulaanbaatar.

Shymkent to Ulaanbaatar - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Shymkent to Ulaanbaatar by plane, taxi, bus, 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 from Shymkent International Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)CIT - UBN
2. Take the taxi from New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN) to Ulaanbaatar
8h 1m
$216–869
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Almaty Sayran Bus Station3
2. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Ölgii411
3. Take the bus from Ölgii to Dragon Bus Terminal
2d 22h
$66–130
Train via Astana
1. Take the train from Shymkent to Astana Nurly Zhol
2. Take the train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Omsk-Pass
3. Take the train from Omsk-Pass to Irkutsk Pas
4. Take the train from Irkutsk Pas to Ulaanbaatar
4d 1h
$183–338
Drive 3,609.9 km
1. Drive from Shymkent to Ulaanbaatar3,609.9 km
2d
$465–672
Taxi to Turkistan, fly, taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shymkent to Turkistan-Airport-HSA
2. Fly from Turkistan (HSA) to New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)HSA - UBN
3. Take the taxi from New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN) to Ulaanbaatar
18h 10m
$473–1,339
Bus via Astana
1. Take the bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Saparzhai bus station5
2. Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Ölgii
3. Take the bus from Ölgii to Dragon Bus Terminal
3d 10h
$93–106
Train
1. Take the train from Shymkent to Novosibirsk Gl
2. Take the train from Novosibirsk Gl to Sliudianka 1
3. Take the train from Sliudianka 1 to Ulaanbaatar306
4d 14h
$104–177

Shymkent to Ulaanbaatar by train

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4d 1hAverage Duration

$183Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Shymkent to Ulaanbaatar.

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Distance: 3,022.2 km
Duration: 8h 1m

What companies run services between Shymkent, Kazakhstan and Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia?

You can take a vehicle from Shymkent to Dragon Bus Terminal via Shymkent Samal Bus Station, Almaty Sayran Bus Station, Ölgii, and Ölgii in around 2d 22h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shymkent to Ulaanbaatar via Astana Nurly Zhol, Omsk-Pass, and Irkutsk Pas in around 4d 1h.

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