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Shymkent to Karaganda trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Shymkent and Karaganda takes 18h 58m 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.

18h 58m
Duration
1,215 km
Distance
$25
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Shymkent to Karaganda train times

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 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Shymkent to Karaganda? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,214.6 km
  • Duration: 18h 58m

What companies run services between Shymkent, Kazakhstan and Karaganda, Kazakhstan?

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.

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