- Distance: 1,426.7 km
- Duration: 24h 59m
The average train between Shymkent and Astana takes 24h 59m and the fastest train takes 23h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Shymkent 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 4 times a day between Shymkent and Astana. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shymkent is at 8:19 PM which arrives into Astana at 10:11 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 24h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Shymkent to Astana? 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.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shymkent station and arriving at Astana station. Services depart 4 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 24h 59m.
Shymkent to Astana train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Shymkent station.
Shymkent to Astana train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Astana Nurly Zhol station.
Book your Shymkent to Astana train tickets online with Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ).
The distance between Shymkent and Astana is 997.3 km. The road distance is 1,427 km.
Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains) operates a train from Shymkent to Astana Nurly Zhol once daily. Tickets cost $19–28 and the journey takes 19h 12m.
