The average train between Almaty-1 Station and Shymkent takes 12h 23m and the fastest train takes 10h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Almaty-1 Station 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 5 times a day between Almaty-1 Station and Shymkent. The earliest departure is at 5:53 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Almaty-1 Station is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Shymkent at 2:17 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 12h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Almaty-1 Station station and arriving at Shymkent station. Services depart 5 times a day, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 12h 23m.
Almaty-1 Station to Shymkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Almaty 2 station.
Almaty-1 Station to Shymkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Shymkent station.
Book your Almaty-1 Station to Shymkent train tickets online with Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) and Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains).
The distance between Almaty-1 Station and Shymkent is 608.4 km. The road distance is 747 km.
Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains) operates a train from Almaty 2 to Shymkent 3 times a day. Tickets cost $11–16 and the journey takes 11h 8m. Two other operators also service this route.