- Distance: 909.8 km
- Duration: 21h 2m
The average train between Almaty and Shar takes 21h 2m and the fastest train takes 20h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Almaty to Shar. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Almaty and Shar. The earliest departure is at 2:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Almaty is at 4:17 PM which arrives into Shar at 2:18 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 21h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Almaty to Shar? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Almaty station and arriving at Shar station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 21h 2m.
Almaty to Shar train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ), depart from Almaty 2 station.
Almaty to Shar train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ), arrive at Shar station.
The distance between Almaty and Shar is 771.9 km. The road distance is 910 km.
Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) operates a train from Almaty 2 to Shar once daily. Tickets cost $13–25 and the journey takes 22h 1m. Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ) also services this route 3 times a week.
