The train between Nur-Sultan and Shymkent takes 20h 25m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Nur-Sultan 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 on demand between Nur-Sultan and Shymkent. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 20h 25m.
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No, there is no direct train from Nur-Sultan to Shymkent. However, there are services departing from Nur-Sultan station and arriving at Shymkent station via Shymkent. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10,675,199d 2h.
Nur-Sultan to Shymkent train services, operated by Astana Public Transport, depart from Astana Nurly Zhol station.
Nur-Sultan to Shymkent train services, operated by Astana Public Transport, arrive at Shymkent station.
The distance between Nur-Sultan and Shymkent is 993.2 km. The road distance is 1,418 km.
Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains) operates a train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Shymkent twice daily. Tickets cost $19–28 and the journey takes 19h 16m.