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Novokuznetsk to Shymkent trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Novokuznetsk and Shymkent takes 3d 10h and the fastest train takes 2d 16h. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Novokuznetsk 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.

3d 10h
Duration
2,438 km
Distance
$166
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Novokuznetsk to Shymkent train times

Trains run 4 times a week between Novokuznetsk and Shymkent. The service departs Novokuznetsk at 7:22 AM in the morning, which arrives into Shymkent at 21:22:00. All services require a transfer at Barnaul and take an average of 3d 10h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Russian Railways (РЖД)Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ)Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ)3d 16h • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    Russian Railways (РЖД)Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ)Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ)3d 16h • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Russian Railways (РЖД)Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ)Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ)2d 16h • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Novokuznetsk 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.

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  • Distance: 2,437.7 km
  • Duration: 3d 10h

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

You can take a train from Novokuzneck to Shymkent via Barnaul and Semey in around 2d 6h.

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