Tashkent to Shymkent

Tashkent to Shymkent

Tashkent
Shymkent
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Tashkent to Shymkent Destination Reviews

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Driver took us from Samarkand to Tashkent. Good driver, stopped for a comfort stop. Door to door was excellent.
Tashkent to Shymkent, Train #001Ь 2nd Class Seat, Uzbekistan Railways, May 1, 2026
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Tashkent to Shymkent Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Train
Kazakhstan Railways
2nd Class Seat
15:50
22:28
$18.51
Train
Kazakhstan Railways
1st Class Sleeper
15:50
22:28
$40.91
Train
Kazakhstan Railways
2nd Class Sleeper
15:50
22:28
$30.89
Train
Uzbekistan Railways
3rd Class Sleeper
16:10
00:26
$36.58
Train
Uzbekistan Railways
2nd Class Sleeper non AC
16:10
00:26
$50.10
Train
Kazakhstan Railways
2nd Class Seat
16:15
22:28
$17.83
Train
Kazakhstan Railways
1st Class Sleeper
16:15
22:28
$41.38
Train
Kazakhstan Railways
2nd Class Sleeper
16:15
22:28
$29.25

How to get from Tashkent to Shymkent

Travelling between Tashkent and Shymkent is possible by Flight and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 188.11 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 174.33.

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

It can take you anywhere between 9 and 19 hours to travel between Tashkent and Shymkent depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Tashkent and Shymkent. Train will bring you to your destination in 8h 10m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 18h 40m to reach Shymkent.

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

Travelling between Tashkent and Shymkent can be as cheap as USD 174.33 if you opt for a Air Astana flight and as expensive as USD 188.11 if you buy a SCAT Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways 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 Tashkent and Shymkent ?

  • 2 by flight from Tashkent to Shymkent starting from 00:20 Tashkent Airport until 08:15 Tashkent Airport

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

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

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 Tashkent 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

Transportation from Tashkent to Shymkent

Facts about the transport from Tashkent to Shymkent

Cheapest Transport$54
Fastest Transport8h 10m
Earliest Departure12:20 AM
Latest Departure4:10 PM
Departures per day2
Distance409 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir Astana, SCAT Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways, Uzbekistan Railways