Shymkent to Almaty

Shymkent to Almaty

Shymkent
Almaty
Sat, May 18
One Way
NaN Passengers

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Shymkent to Almaty Schedule

Shymkent to Almaty Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Kazakhstan Railways 3rd Class Sleeper 01:26 - 16:16KZT 8,681
Kazakhstan Railways 1st Class Sleeper 03:47 - 14:50KZT 14,727
Kazakhstan Railways 3rd Class Sleeper 05:56 - 19:53KZT 5,528
SCAT Airlines Economy #DV70507:00 - 08:20KZT 20,633
FlyArystan Economy #KC710609:10 - 10:25KZT 22,255
Kazakhstan Railways 2nd Class Sleeper 10:49 - 22:02KZT 12,987
FlyArystan Economy #KC710813:30 - 14:45KZT 22,535
Kazakhstan Railways 3rd Class Sleeper 14:17 - 05:35KZT 5,842
Kazakhstan Railways Standard Seat 16:59 - 05:21KZT 4,543
SCAT Airlines Economy #DV170519:00 - 20:10KZT 27,041
Kazakhstan Railways 3rd Class Sleeper 21:56 - 12:58KZT 5,583
Kazakhstan Railways 2nd Class Sleeper 22:55 - 15:30KZT 11,802

Transportation from Shymkent to Almaty

Facts about the transport from Shymkent to Almaty

Cheapest Transport$12
Fastest Transport1h 15m
Earliest Departure1:26 AM
Latest Departure10:10 PM
Departures per day29
Distance795 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir Astana, FlyArystan, Kazakhstan Railways, Uzbekistan Railways

How to get from Shymkent to Almaty

Travelling between Shymkent and Almaty 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 158.49 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 11.51.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 16 hours to travel between Shymkent and Almaty depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Shymkent and Almaty. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 15m. Train does a much slower job and take about 15h 54m to reach Almaty.

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

Travelling between Shymkent and Almaty can be as cheap as USD 11.51 if you opt for a Kazakhstan Railways train and as expensive as USD 158.49 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 Shymkent and Almaty ?

  • 27 from Shymkent to Almaty starting from 01:26 Shymkent until 22:10 Shymkent
  • 2 from Shymkent to Almaty starting from 08:10 Shymkent Airport until 09:00 Shymkent Airport

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

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 Almaty, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 67.77.

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 Almaty

Air Astana, FlyArystan

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 Almaty?

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