There are 2 ways to get from Tashkent (State) to Shymkent by train or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tashkent (State) to Shymkent is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Tashkent (State) to Shymkent is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct train from Tashkent (State) to Shymkent. However, there are services departing from Kosmonavtlar and arriving at Shymkent via Tashkent North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
The distance between Tashkent (State) and Shymkent is 237 km. The road distance is 123.6 km.
The best way to get from Tashkent (State) to Shymkent without a car is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs $10 - $16.
It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Tashkent (State) to Shymkent, including transfers.
Tashkent (State) to Shymkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Tashkent North station.
Tashkent (State) to Shymkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Shymkent station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tashkent (State) to Shymkent is 124 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Tashkent (State) to Shymkent.
There are 309+ hotels available in Shymkent.
What companies run services between Tashkent (State), Uzbekistan and Shymkent, Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains) operates a train from Tashkent North to Shymkent 4 times a week. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 6h 13m. Uzbekistan Railways (OTY) also services this route once a week.
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- Phone
- 1433
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Tashkent North to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $21–30
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $12–17
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $4–6
- Phone
- 1005
- compliance@railway.uz
- Website
- railway.uz
Train from Tashkent North to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://railway.uz/en/
- Book at
- https://eticket.railway.uz/en/home
- Sleeper
- $10–12
- Coupe
- $14–15
- SV
- $23–25
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