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The average train between Shymkent and Karaganda takes 18h 55m and the fastest train takes 15h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Shymkent to Karaganda. 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 Karaganda. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shymkent is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Karaganda at 5:33 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 18h 55m. 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 Karaganda Pass station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18h 54m.
Shymkent to Karaganda train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Shymkent station.
Shymkent to Karaganda train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Karaganda Pass station.
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The distance between Shymkent and Karaganda is 876.6 km. The road distance is 1252 km.
Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains) operates a train from Shymkent to Karaganda Pass once daily. Tickets cost $20–25 and the journey takes 15h 31m. Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) also services this route 3 times a day.
