There are 4 ways to get from Turkestan to Shimkent Airport (CIT) by train, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Turkestan to Shymkent022T / ...
3h 51m$5–97Drive 155 km
- Drive from Turkestan to Shimkent Airport (CIT)155 km
2h 15m$6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Turkestan to Shimkent Airport (CIT)155 km
2h 15m$16–20Train via Arys
- Take the train from Turkestan to Arys 1306Й
- Take the train from Arys 1 to Badam088Х / ...
4h 14m$15–24
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Turkestan to Shimkent Airport (CIT) is to drive which costs $6 - $9 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Turkestan to Shimkent Airport (CIT) is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $6 - $9.
The distance between Turkestan and Shimkent Airport (CIT) is 198 km. The road distance is 155 km.
The best way to get from Turkestan to Shimkent Airport (CIT) without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs $5 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Turkestan to Shimkent Airport (CIT), including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Turkestan to Shimkent Airport (CIT) is 155 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Turkestan to Shimkent Airport (CIT).
There are 292+ hotels available in Shimkent Airport (CIT).
What companies run services between Turkestan, Kazakhstan and Shimkent Airport (CIT), Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) operates a train from Turkestan to Shymkent 4 times a day. Tickets cost $5–8 and the journey takes 3h 37m. Three other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 1433
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Turkestan to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $5–8
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $5–8
Train from Arys 1 to Badam
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $3–5
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $4–7
- Phone
- 1433
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Turkestan to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $20–28
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $11–16
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $3–5
- Phone
- +7 (717) 260-66-60
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Turkestan to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $45–70
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $65–95
- Phone
- +996 (312) 30 02 09
- Website
- railway.kg
Train from Turkestan to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://railway.kg/?lang=en
- Book at
- https://ticket.railway.kg/
- Phone
- 1005
- compliance@railway.uz
- Website
- railway.uz
Train from Turkestan to Arys 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://railway.uz/en/
- Book at
- https://eticket.railway.uz/en/home
- Sleeper
- $9–10
- Coupe
- $11–13
- SV
- $18–21
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Estimated price
- $16–20
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