The average train between Shymkent (Station) and Astana takes 25h 58m and the fastest train takes 25h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Shymkent (Station) to Astana. 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 3 times a day between Shymkent (Station) and Astana. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shymkent (Station) is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Astana at 11:18 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 25h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shymkent station and arriving at Astana Nurly Zhol station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25h 58m.
Shymkent (Station) to Astana train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Shymkent station.
Shymkent (Station) to Astana train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Astana Nurly Zhol station.
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The distance between Shymkent (Station) and Astana is 997.4 km. The road distance is 1466 km.
Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains) operates a train from Shymkent to Astana Nurly Zhol once daily. Tickets cost $23–29 and the journey takes 19h 12m.