- Distance: 1,491.9 km
- Duration: 26h 13m
The average train between Aktobe and Shymkent takes 26h 13m and the fastest train takes 23h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Aktobe to Shymkent. 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 twice daily between Aktobe and Shymkent. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Aktobe is at 4:20 PM which arrives into Shymkent at 8:46 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 26h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Aktobe station and arriving at Shymkent station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 26h 13m.
Aktobe to Shymkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Aktobe station.
Aktobe to Shymkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Shymkent station.
Book your Aktobe to Shymkent train tickets online with Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) and Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ).
The distance between Aktobe and Shymkent is 1,298.4 km. The road distance is 1,492 km.
Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains) operates a train from Aktobe to Shymkent 4 times a week. Tickets cost $24–30 and the journey takes 23h 26m. Three other operators also service this route.
