The train between Chelyabinsk and Shymkent takes 38h 51m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Chelyabinsk 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 twice a week between Chelyabinsk and Shymkent. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Chelyabinsk is at 12:10 AM which arrives into Shymkent at 3:01 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 38h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chelyabinsk to Shymkent. However, there are services departing from Chelyabinsk station and arriving at Shymkent station via Astana Nurly Zhol. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 51m.
Chelyabinsk to Shymkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ), depart from Chelyabinsk-Glavny station.
Chelyabinsk to Shymkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ), arrive at Shymkent station.
The distance between Chelyabinsk and Shymkent is 1,547.4 km. The road distance is 2,408 km.
You can take a train from Chelyabinsk-Glavny to Shymkent via Astana Nurly Zhol in around 37h 23m.
