The train between Samarkand and Shymkent takes 13h. There is at least one train per day from Samarkand 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 once daily between Samarkand and Shymkent. The earliest departure is at 8:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Samarkand is at 8:06 AM which arrives into Shymkent at 9:06 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 13h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Samarkand to Shymkent. However, there are services departing from Samarkand station and arriving at Shymkent station via Tashkent Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.
Samarkand to Shymkent train services, operated by Uzbekistan Railways (OTY), depart from Samarkand station.
Samarkand to Shymkent train services, operated by Uzbekistan Railways (OTY), arrive at Shymkent station.
The distance between Samarkand and Shymkent is 368.3 km. The road distance is 566 km.
You can take a train from Samarkand to Shymkent via Tashkent Central in around 9h 45m.
