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Traveling from Shymkent to Almaty? Try inDrive.City to City!
You set the fare, using the recommended price of 7,411 ₸ 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 4.95/5, based on 4,548 reviews.
Shymkent – Almaty route details
8.5 hours
Average travel time
684 km
Average route distance
7,411 ₸
Recommended ride price
8.5 hours
Average travel time
684 km
Average route distance
7,411 ₸
Recommended ride price
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Route information
The Shymkent – Almaty drive follows the A-2 highway through the Turkestan, Zhambyl, and Almaty regions. The route is 684 km long, and the average travel time is 8.5 hours.
How do I book a ride from Shymkent to Almaty?
- 1
Create a ride request
Enter your pickup and destination addresses, choose a convenient date and departure time, and offer your fare.
- 2
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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Popular routes
How to get from Shymkent to Almaty
Taxi
On the Shymkent – Almaty route, standard taxi services set a fixed fare from 25,000 ₸. inDrive.City to City is the intercity ride service with flexible pricing: you offer the price yourself and choose a driver based on their rating. With inDrive.City to City you can book a ride with a local driver straight from door to door.
Bus
Buses from Shymkent to Almaty leave the Samal bus station and take about 10–12 hours; tickets start at 8,000 ₸. It is an affordable trip, but a long one and tied to the timetable. With inDrive.City to City you can book a ride with a local driver straight from door to door.
Train
Shymkent and Almaty are connected by rail: the high-speed Tulpar-Talgo covers the route in 11 hours and regular trains take about 13 hours. Berth fares start at 8,000 ₸ and compartment fares at 13,000 ₸. After arriving at the station you still have to arrange transport from the station to your final destination. 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 Almaty?
After arriving in Almaty, start with Ascension Cathedral, continue to Kok-Tobe, and add Kazakhstan Hotel to your city route.
Ascension Cathedral
The Ascension Cathedral in the Park of 28 Panfilov Guardsmen is one of Almaty’s most recognizable architectural landmarks. The wooden building from the early 20th century attracts tourists with its vivid appearance, history, and old-town atmosphere.
Kok-Tobe
Kok-Tobe is a popular park on top of the mountain of the same name. You can take a cable car up and enjoy a panoramic view of Almaty. The park features various attractions, cozy cafes, and the famous Beatles sculpture that draws music lovers and tourists.
Kazakhstan Hotel
The Kazakhstan Hotel is an architectural symbol of Almaty. It was the city’s tallest building for 32 years. Today, the hotel offers modern service to its guests, while its unique silhouette remains a signature feature of the cityscape.
