The train between Samarkand and Shymkent takes 9h 40m. The train runs, on average, once a week 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 on demand between Samarkand and Shymkent. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 9h 40m. 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 10,675,199d 2h.
Samarkand to Shymkent train services, operated by Uzbekistan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Samarkand station.
Samarkand to Shymkent train services, operated by Uzbekistan Railways (High Speed Trains), 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 40m.