Facts about the transport from Almaty to Shymkent
| Cheapest Transport | $15 |
| Fastest Transport | 1h 25m |
| Earliest Departure | 12:21 午前 |
| Latest Departure | 10:55 午後 |
| Departures per day | 19 |
| Distance | 732 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Air Astana, Kazakhstan Railways |
Almaty to Shymkent
Best Options
$15
$159
Other Options
Transportation from Almaty to Shymkent
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Trains$ 14.50
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Flights$ 158.87
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Buses are not available
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Ferries are not available
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Taxis are not available
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Vans are not available
Popular Routes
From Shymkent
Popular Routes in Kazakhstan
How to get from Almaty to Shymkent
Travelling between Almaty and Shymkent is possible by Flight and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 158.88 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 14.50.
How long does it take to get from Almaty to Shymkent?
It can take you anywhere between 2 and 15 hours to travel between Almaty and Shymkent depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Almaty and Shymkent. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 25m. Train does a much slower job and take about 14h 38m to reach Shymkent.
How much does it cost to get from Almaty to Shymkent?
Travelling between Almaty and Shymkent can be as cheap as USD 14.50 if you opt for a Kazakhstan Railways train and as expensive as USD 158.88 if you buy a Air Astana flight ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
How many trips per day are there between Almaty and Shymkent ?
- 17 from Almaty to Shymkent starting from 00:21 Almaty 2 until 22:55 Almaty 1
- 2 from Almaty to Shymkent starting from 06:35 Almaty Airport until 18:35 Almaty Airport
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Almaty to Shymkent.
What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?
Flights
Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Almaty to Shymkent, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 158.87.Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.
If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.
In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.
Airlines flying between Almaty and Shymkent
Air Astana
Train
Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
What is the most popular transport to get from Almaty to Shymkent?
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
- 100% took a train