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How to get fromShymkent to Yiningby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Shymkent to Yining by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Yining Airport (YIN)plane plane CIT - YIN
    6h 28m
    ¥839–2,547

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Shymkent to Almaty 2train train 012X / ...
    2. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Yiningbus bus 403
    25h 46m
    ¥168–1,249

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus bus 3
    2. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Yiningbus bus 403
    24h 16m
    ¥192–343

  4. Drive  1,086.9 km

    1. Drive from Shymkent to Yiningcar car 1,086.9 km
    12h 52m
    ¥917–1,324

  5. Train, bus via Bishkek

    1. Take the train from Shymkent to Bischkek 2train train 318
    2. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Yiningbus bus 403
    31h 50m

Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Yining Airport (YIN) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration8h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket¥833Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 998 km
  • Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Shymkent, Kazakhstan and Yining, China?

Flyr, SCAT, and two other airlines fly from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Yining Airport (YIN) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Shymkent to Yining via Shymkent Samal Bus Station, Almaty Sayran Bus Station, and Yining in around 24h 16m.

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