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You set the fare, using the recommended price of 7,442 ₸ as a guide. Once drivers respond, compare their offers and choose a driver based on their rating, reviews, and vehicle type. The route is 684 km long, and the drive takes 8.5 hours. The average ride rating is 4.97/5, based on 4,961 reviews.
Almaty – Shymkent route details
8.5 hours
Average travel time
684 km
Average route distance
7,442 ₸
Recommended ride price
8.5 hours
Average travel time
684 km
Average route distance
7,442 ₸
Recommended ride price
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Route information
The route is 684 km along the A-2 highway, the main road between the two cities. There is a toll section on the way out of Almaty. The road climbs to the Korday Pass at 1,233 meters, where ice and gusty wind are common in winter. After the pass the terrain levels out and the highway descends into the valley of the Shu River.
How do I book a ride from Almaty to Shymkent?
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Create a ride request
Enter your pickup and destination addresses, choose a convenient date and departure time, and offer your fare.
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Wait for offers from drivers
Offers usually arrive within a minute of creating a request. Drivers can propose their own price or a different departure time.
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Choose a driver and start your ride
Compare each driver's price, rating, reviews, and vehicle. After choosing a driver, call or message them to confirm the price, pickup address, destination, and departure time.
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How to get from Almaty to Shymkent
Taxi
Standard services offer a fixed fare from 25,000 ₸. With inDrive.City to City you set your own price and choose a driver based on their rating and reviews. With inDrive.City to City you can book a ride with a local driver straight from door to door.
Bus
An evening bus to Shymkent leaves the Sairan bus station at around 19:30. The trip takes 10–12 hours and tickets start at 5,000 ₸. With inDrive.City to City you can book a ride with a local driver straight from door to door.
Train
Up to seven trains a day leave from Almaty-2 station. The Talgo is the fastest option at 11 hours. Regular trains take about 13 hours. Berth fares start at 8,000 ₸ and compartment fares at 13,000 ₸. With inDrive.City to City you can book a ride with a local driver straight from door to door.
What are the best places to visit in Shymkent?
After arriving in Shymkent, start with Shymkent Citadel, continue to Sayram, and add Al-Farabi Square to your city route.
Shymkent Citadel
Restored sections of the ancient citadel next to Independence Park, with more than 2,000 years of history. The site shows fortress walls, tower foundations, and the outlines of residential quarters. Entry is free.
Sayram
An ancient settlement 15 km southeast of Shymkent, home to the 12th- and 13th-century mausoleums of Ibrahim-ata and Karashash-ana. Minibuses run to Sayram from the Aina bus station, and the trip takes about twenty minutes.
Al-Farabi Square
The central square of the city, with fountains and mosaic panels. The regional drama theater and shopping centers stand nearby. Parking is easier on the side streets, since traffic around the square is heavy in the evenings.
