The average train between Astana Station and Shymkent takes 25h 32m and the fastest train takes 24h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Astana 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 3 times a day between Astana Station and Shymkent. The earliest departure is at 2:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Astana Station is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Shymkent at 10:42 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 25h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Astana Nurly Zhol station and arriving at Shymkent station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25h 33m.
Astana Station to Shymkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Astana Nurly Zhol station.
Astana Station to Shymkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Shymkent station.
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The distance between Astana Station and Shymkent is 998.6 km. The road distance is 1468 km.
Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains) operates a train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Shymkent twice daily. Tickets cost $23–29 and the journey takes 19h 16m.