The average train between Almaty and Shalkar takes 33h 44m and the fastest train takes 28h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Almaty to Shalkar. 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 Almaty and Shalkar. The earliest departure is at 8:10 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Almaty is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Shalkar at 12:05 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 33h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Almaty station and arriving at Shalkar station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 33h 44m.
Almaty to Shalkar train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Almaty 2 station.
Almaty to Shalkar train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Shalkar station.
The distance between Almaty and Shalkar is 1,436.3 km. The road distance is 1,880 km.
Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) operates a train from Almaty 2 to Shalkar once daily. Tickets cost $24–50 and the journey takes 36h 8m. Two other operators also service this route.