There are 6 ways to get from Volgograd to Shymkent by plane, train, or car
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Fly to Shymkent International Airport
best- Fly from Volgograd International Airport (VOG) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT)VOG - CIT
11h 13m$272–1,203Train via Atyrau
cheapest- Take the train from Volgograd 1 to Atyrau123Ф
- Take the train from Atyrau to Shymkent041X
46h 56m$39–59Drive 2,777.8 km
- Drive from Volgograd to Shymkent2,777.8 km
38h 24m$228–329Fly to Tashkent International Airport, train
- Fly from Volgograd International Airport (VOG) to Tashkent International Airport (TAS)VOG - TAS
- Take the train from Tashkent North to Shymkent
17h 52m$281–1,216Fly to Khudjand International Airport, drive
- Fly from Volgograd International Airport (VOG) to Khudjand International Airport (LBD)VOG - LBD
- Drive from Khudjand International Airport (LBD) to Shymkent
14h 57m$201–917Train
- Take the train from Volgograd-1 to Mokrous346C
- Take the train from Mokrous to Shymkent008Ж
2d 9h$174–346
Volgograd to Shymkent by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Volgograd to Shymkent is to train via Atyrau which costs $35 - $60 and takes 46h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Volgograd to Shymkent is to fly which takes 11h 13m and costs $270 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct train from Volgograd to Shymkent. However, there are services departing from Volgograd 1 and arriving at Shymkent via Atyrau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 56m.
The distance between Volgograd and Shymkent is 2109 km. The road distance is 2777.8 km.
The best way to get from Volgograd to Shymkent without a car is to train via Atyrau which takes 46h 56m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 11h 13m to get from Volgograd to Shymkent, including transfers.
Volgograd to Shymkent train services, operated by Uzbekistan Railways (OTY), depart from Volgograd 1 station.
The best way to get from Volgograd to Shymkent is to fly which takes 11h 13m and costs $270 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train via Atyrau, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 46h 56m.
Shymkent is 2h ahead of Volgograd. It is currently 6:06 PM in Volgograd and 8:06 PM in Shymkent.
Volgograd to Shymkent train services, operated by Uzbekistan Railways (OTY), arrive at Atyrau station.
What companies run services between Volgograd, Russia and Shymkent, Kazakhstan?
Aeroflot Russian Airlines flies from Volgograd International Airport (VOG) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Volgograd 1 to Shymkent via Atyrau in around 46h 56m.
- Website
- aeroflot.ru
Flights from Volgograd International Airport to Shymkent International Airport via Moscow Sheremetyevo
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 6m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
Flights from Volgograd International Airport to Tashkent International Airport via Moscow Sheremetyevo
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
Flights from Volgograd International Airport to Tashkent International Airport via Pulkovo
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $340–1,500
- Website
- s7.ru
Flights from Volgograd International Airport to Tashkent International Airport via Moscow Domodedovo
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–1,800
Flights from Volgograd International Airport to Tashkent International Airport via Novosibirsk
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,400
Flights from Volgograd International Airport to Tashkent International Airport via Pulkovo
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $650–2,100
Flights from Volgograd International Airport to Khudjand International Airport via Novosibirsk
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 35m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
- Website
- uralairlines.ru
Flights from Volgograd International Airport to Khudjand International Airport via Koltsovo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Volgograd International Airport to Khudjand International Airport via Pulkovo
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
- Website
- taban.aero
Flights from Volgograd International Airport to Tashkent International Airport via Moscow Domodedovo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $440–1,400
- Website
- uzairways.com
Flights from Volgograd International Airport to Tashkent International Airport via Pulkovo
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $650–2,100
- Website
- nordwindairlines.ru
Flights from Volgograd International Airport to Khudjand International Airport via Kazan
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
- Website
- somonair.com
Flights from Volgograd International Airport to Khudjand International Airport via Moscow Domodedovo, Dushanbe
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,600
- Phone
- 1005
- compliance@railway.uz
- Website
- railway.uz
Train from Volgograd 1 to Atyrau
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- https://railway.uz/en/
- Book at
- https://eticket.railway.uz/en/home
- Sleeper
- $16–17
- Coupe
- $22–24
- SV
- $39–43
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
- Phone
- +992 (37) 227 21 77
- info@railway.tj
- Website
- railway.tj
Train from Volgograd 1 to Atyrau
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 26m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- railway.tj
- Book at
- eng.rzd.ru
- Phone
- 1433
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Atyrau to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $50–75
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $40–60
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $23–35
Train from Tashkent North to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $21–30
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $12–17
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $3–6
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- eng.rzd.ru
Train from Volgograd-1 to Mokrous
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- $100–150
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- $23–35
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- $30–50
- Phone
- +7 (717) 260-66-60
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Mokrous to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 46h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $150–300
- 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)
- $150–220
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $220–300
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Yes, the driving distance between Volgograd to Shymkent is 2778 km. It takes approximately 38h 24m to drive from Volgograd to Shymkent.
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