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Almaty to Shymkent trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Almaty and Shymkent takes 12h 23m and the fastest train takes 10h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Almaty 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.

12h 23m
Duration
747 km
Distance
$19
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Shymkenttrain train 001Х / ...
11h 8m
$11–170

Almaty to Shymkent train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Almaty and Shymkent. The earliest departure is at 5:53 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Almaty 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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  • Distance: 747.3 km
  • Duration: 12h 23m

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

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.

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