The average train between Petropavl and Shymkent takes 35h 6m and the fastest train takes 30h 11m. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Petropavl 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 4 times a week between Petropavl and Shymkent. The earliest departure is at 8:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Petropavl is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Shymkent at 3:01 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 35h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Petropavl to Shymkent. However, there are services departing from Petropavl station and arriving at Shymkent station via Astana Nurly Zhol. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 6m.
Petropavl to Shymkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ), depart from Petropavlovsk station.
Petropavl to Shymkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ), arrive at Shymkent station.
Book your Petropavl to Shymkent train tickets online with Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ) and Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains).
The distance between Petropavl and Shymkent is 1,397.7 km. The road distance is 1,886 km.
You can take a train from Petropavlovsk to Shymkent via Astana Nurly Zhol in around 28h 43m.
