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Trip Overview

The average train between Novosibirsk and Shymkent takes 2d 14h and the fastest train takes 2d 5h. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Novosibirsk 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 14h
Duration
2,796 km
Distance
$90
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Novosibirsk to Shymkent train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Novosibirsk and Shymkent. The earliest departure is at 9:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Novosibirsk is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Shymkent at 2:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2d 14h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Russian Railways (РЖД)Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ)2d 19h • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    Russian Railways (РЖД)Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ)2d 19h • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    Russian Railways (РЖД)Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ)2d 19h • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    Russian Railways (РЖД)Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ)2d 19h • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    Russian Railways (РЖД)Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ)2d 5h • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Novosibirsk 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 Novosibirsk to Shymkent.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,796.2 km
  • Duration: 2d 14h

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

You can take a train from Novosibirsk Gl to Shymkent via Petropavlovsk in around 47h 37m.

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