Facts about the transport from Shymkent to Astana
| Cheapest Transport | $20 |
| Fastest Transport | 1h 45m |
| Earliest Departure | 4:27 凌晨 |
| Latest Departure | 7:45 晚上 |
| Departures per day | 5 |
| Distance | 1329 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | FlyArystan, Kazakhstan Railways |
Shymkent to Astana
Best Options
$20
$92
Other Options
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Transportation from Shymkent to Astana
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Trains$ 20.00
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Flights$ 91.84
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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
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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 91.84 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 20.00.
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 45m. Train does a much slower job and take about 1d 2h 35m 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 20.00 if you opt for a Kazakhstan Railways train and as expensive as USD 91.84 if you buy a FlyArystan 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 Astana ?
- 3 from Shymkent to Astana starting from 04:27 Shymkent until 18:57 Shymkent
- 2 from Shymkent to Astana starting from 11:45 Shymkent Airport until 19:45 Shymkent Airport
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 91.84.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
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 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