Shymkent to Astana

Shymkent to Astana

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$23
 
 
$34

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Shymkent to Astana Schedule

Shymkent to Astana Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
FlyArystan Economy #KC750701:05 - 02:55KZT 47,906
Kazakhstan Railways 2nd Class Sleeper 02:46 - 04:07KZT 13,490
Kazakhstan Railways 2nd Class Sleeper 04:42 - 05:42KZT 13,264
SCAT Airlines Economy #DV70106:30 - 08:10KZT 26,964
FlyArystan Economy #ARYSTAN730808:10 - 10:00KZT 25,361
SCAT Airlines Economy #DV71511:40 - 13:20KZT 59,569
SCAT Airlines Economy #DV77112:40 - 14:20KZT 34,194
Kazakhstan Railways 2nd Class Sleeper 15:10 - 09:18KZT 16,919
SCAT Airlines Economy #DV77116:00 - 17:40KZT 31,980
SCAT Airlines Economy #DV173518:00 - 19:40KZT 25,423
Qazaq Air Economy #IQ42821:00 - 23:05KZT 53,688
Qazaq Air Economy #IQ42823:10 - 01:20KZT 32,462

Transportation from Shymkent to Astana

Facts about the transport from Shymkent to Astana

Cheapest Transport$23
Fastest Transport1h 40m
Earliest Departure5:30 AM
Latest Departure6:57 PM
Departures per day2
Distance1303 kilometers
Transport CompaniesKazakhstan Railways, SCAT Airlines

How to get from Shymkent to Astana

Travelling between Shymkent and Astana 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 33.07 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 22.32.

How long does it take to get from Shymkent to Astana?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 27 hours to travel between Shymkent and Astana depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Shymkent and Astana. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 40m. Train does a much slower job and take about 1d 2h 4m to reach Astana.

How much does it cost to get from Shymkent to Astana?

Travelling between Shymkent and Astana can be as cheap as USD 22.32 if you opt for a Kazakhstan Railways train and as expensive as USD 33.07 if you buy a Kazakhstan Railways Train 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 Shymkent and Astana ?

  • 2 from Shymkent to Astana starting from 18:57 Shymkent until 18:57 Shymkent

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Shymkent to Astana.

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 Shymkent to Astana, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 49.95.

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 Shymkent and Astana

SCAT Airlines

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 Shymkent to Astana?

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