Facts about the transport from Shymkent to Turkistan
| Cheapest Transport | $7 |
| Fastest Transport | 3h |
| Earliest Departure | 2:45 AM |
| Latest Departure | 11:51 PM |
| Departures per day | 20 |
| Distance | 150 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Kazakhstan Railways |
Shymkent to Turkistan
Best Options
$7
$25
Other Options
Transportation from Shymkent to Turkistan
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Trains$ 6.01
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Buses are not available
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Ferries are not available
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Flights are not available
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Taxis are not available
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Vans are not available
Popular Routes
From Shymkent
To Shymkent
From Turkistan
Popular Routes in Kazakhstan
How to get from Shymkent to Turkistan
Travelling between Shymkent and Turkistan is possible by Flight and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 24.47 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 6.01.
How long does it take to get from Shymkent to Turkistan?
It can take you anywhere between 3 and 4 hours to travel between Shymkent and Turkistan depending on the means of transport you choose.
Train is the fastest way to travel between Shymkent and Turkistan. Train will bring you to your destination in 3h. Train does a much slower job and take about 3h 40m to reach Turkistan.
How much does it cost to get from Shymkent to Turkistan?
Travelling between Shymkent and Turkistan can be as cheap as USD 6.01 if you opt for a Kazakhstan Railways train and as expensive as USD 24.47 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 Turkistan ?
- 20 from Shymkent to Turkistan starting from 02:45 Shymkent until 23:51 Shymkent
- 1 from Shymkent to Turkistan starting from 07:00 Turkistan Airport until 13:10 Turkistan Airport
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Shymkent to Turkistan.
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 Turkistan, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 104.83.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 Turkistan
FlyArystan, 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 Turkistan?
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