- Distance: 738.5 km
- Duration: 14h 36m
The average train between Shymkent and Almaty 1 takes 14h 36m and the fastest train takes 14h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Shymkent to Almaty 1. 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 and Almaty 1. The earliest departure is at 1:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Shymkent is at 7:31 PM which arrives into Almaty 1 at 9:57 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 14h 36m. 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 Almaty 1 station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 14h 36m.
Shymkent to Almaty 1 train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Shymkent station.
Shymkent to Almaty 1 train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Almaty 1 station.
Book your Shymkent to Almaty 1 train tickets online with Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) and Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains).
The distance between Shymkent and Almaty 1 is 610.3 km. The road distance is 739 km.
Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) operates a train from Shymkent to Almaty 1 3 times a day. Tickets cost $12–22 and the journey takes 12h 40m. Two other operators also service this route.
