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The train between Shymkent and Samarkand takes 26h 48m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Shymkent to Samarkand. 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 3 times a week between Shymkent and Samarkand. The service departs Shymkent at 6:25 AM in the morning, which arrives into Samarkand at 09:13:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 26h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Shymkent to Samarkand. However, there are services departing from Shymkent station and arriving at Samarkand station via Tashkent Central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 48m.
Shymkent to Samarkand train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Shymkent station.
Shymkent to Samarkand train services, operated by Uzbekistan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Samarkand station.
The distance between Shymkent and Samarkand is 368.3 km. The road distance is 415 km.
You can take a train from Shymkent to Samarkand via Tashkent Central in around 9h 46m.
