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Trip Overview

The average train between Kyzylorda and Shymkent takes 9h 41m and the fastest train takes 8h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Kyzylorda 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.

9h 41m
Duration
468 km
Distance
$23
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Kyzylorda to Shymkent train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Kyzylorda and Shymkent. The earliest departure is at 8:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kyzylorda is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Shymkent at 6:42 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 9h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 8h 7m • Direct
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    train train 10h 13m • Direct
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    train train 9h 8m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 8h 53m • Direct
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    train train 9h 57m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 10h 52m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 10h 13m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    train train 10h 52m • Direct
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    train train 8h 7m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 10h 13m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 9h 8m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 8h 53m • Direct
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    train train 9h 57m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 10h 52m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 10h 13m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    train train 10h 52m • Direct
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    train train 8h 7m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 10h 13m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 9h 8m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 8h 53m • Direct
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    train train 9h 57m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 10h 52m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 10h 13m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    train train 10h 52m • Direct
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    train train 8h 7m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 10h 13m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 9h 8m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 8h 53m • Direct
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    train train 9h 57m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 10h 13m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kyzylorda 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 Kyzylorda to Shymkent.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 468.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 41m

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

Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) operates a train from Kyzylorda to Shymkent 3 times a day. Tickets cost $13–24 and the journey takes 8h 52m. Three other operators also service this route.

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