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The average train between Otar and Shymkent takes 10h 32m and the fastest train takes 10h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Otar 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 Otar and Shymkent. The earliest departure is at 12:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Otar is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Shymkent at 8:45 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 10h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Otar station and arriving at Shymkent station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 31m.
Otar to Shymkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Otar station.
Otar to Shymkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Shymkent station.
The distance between Otar and Shymkent is 477.5 km. The road distance is 533 km.
Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) operates a train from Otar to Shymkent twice daily. Tickets cost $15–27 and the journey takes 10h 48m. Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ) also services this route 4 times a week.
