The average train between Shymkent and Almaty takes 11h 45m and the fastest train takes 11h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Shymkent to Almaty. 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 Shymkent and Almaty. The earliest departure is at 12:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Shymkent is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Almaty at 9:48 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 11h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shymkent station and arriving at Almaty station. Services depart 5 times a day, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 11h 45m.
Shymkent to Almaty train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Shymkent station.
Shymkent to Almaty train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Almaty 2 station.
The distance between Shymkent and Almaty is 606.2 km. The road distance is 747 km.
Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains) operates a train from Shymkent to Almaty 2 3 times a day. Tickets cost $11–16 and the journey takes 11h 7m. Two other operators also service this route.
