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Shymkent to Karaganda trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Shymkent and Karaganda takes 18h 21m 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 21m
Duration
1,215 km
Distance
$23
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Shymkent to Karaganda Passtrain train 072Т / ...
15h 34m
$17–35

Shymkent to Karaganda train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Shymkent and Karaganda. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shymkent is at 8:19 PM which arrives into Karaganda at 4:57 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 18h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,214.6 km
  • Duration: 18h 21m

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

Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) operates a train from Shymkent to Karaganda Pass 3 times a day. Tickets cost $17–35 and the journey takes 15h 34m. Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains) also services this route once daily.

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