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Barnaul to Shymkent trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Barnaul and Shymkent takes 2d 2h. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Barnaul 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.

2d 2h
Duration
2,176 km
Distance
$140
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Barnaul to Shymkent train times

Trains run 4 times a week between Barnaul and Shymkent. The earliest departure is at 9:15 PM at night, and the last departure from Barnaul is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Shymkent at 9:22 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2d 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ)Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ)2d 2h • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ)Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ)2d 2h • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ)Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ)2d 2h • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ)Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ)2d 2h • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 2,176.1 km
  • Duration: 2d 2h

What companies run services between Barnaul, Russia and Shymkent, Kazakhstan?

You can take a train from Barnaul to Shymkent via Semey in around 47h 11m.

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