- Distance: 433.5 km
- Duration: 7h 59m
The average train between Chu and Shymkent takes 7h 59m and the fastest train takes 7h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Chu 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 3 times a day between Chu and Shymkent. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Chu is at 6:56 PM which arrives into Shymkent at 2:40 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 7h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chu station and arriving at Shymkent station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 7h 59m.
Chu to Shymkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Chu station.
Chu to Shymkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Shymkent station.
The distance between Chu and Shymkent is 368.2 km. The road distance is 434 km.
Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains) operates a train from Chu to Shymkent 4 times a day. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 6h 32m. Two other operators also service this route.
