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Karaganda to Shymkent trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Karaganda and Shymkent takes 19h 20m and the fastest train takes 15h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Karaganda 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.

19h 20m
Duration
1,215 km
Distance
$24
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Karaganda to Shymkent train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Karaganda and Shymkent. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Karaganda is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Shymkent at 3:01 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 19h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    train train 20h 22m • Direct
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    train train 22h 11m • Direct
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    train train 15h 58m • Direct

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    train train 20h 22m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 22h 11m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 15h 58m • Direct

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    train train 16h 23m • Direct
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    train train 20h 22m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 20h 23m • Direct
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    train train 22h 11m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    train train 20h 22m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 22h 11m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 15h 58m • Direct

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    train train 16h 23m • Direct
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    train train 20h 22m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 20h 23m • Direct
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    train train 22h 11m • Direct
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    train train 20h 22m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 22h 11m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 15h 58m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    train train 16h 23m • Direct
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    train train 20h 22m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 20h 23m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 22h 11m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    train train 20h 22m • Direct
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    train train 22h 11m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Karaganda to Shymkent? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Karaganda to Shymkent.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,214.6 km
  • Duration: 19h 20m

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

Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains) operates a train from Karaganda Pass to Shymkent twice daily. Tickets cost $20–25 and the journey takes 15h 58m. Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) also services this route 3 times a day.

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