The average train between Almaty and Shymkent takes 11h 18m and the fastest train takes 10h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Almaty to Shymkent. 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 5 times a day between Almaty and Shymkent. The earliest departure is at 6:15 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Almaty is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Shymkent at 11:00 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 11h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Almaty station and arriving at Shymkent station. Services depart 5 times a day, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 11h 18m.
Almaty to Shymkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Almaty 2 station.
Almaty to Shymkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Shymkent station.
The distance between Almaty and Shymkent is 606.2 km. The road distance is 747 km.
Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains) operates a train from Almaty 2 to Shymkent 3 times a day. Tickets cost $11–15 and the journey takes 10h 56m. Two other operators also service this route.
