The average train between Shymkent and Balqash takes 32h 57m and the fastest train takes 29h 27m. There is at least one train per day from Shymkent to Balqash. 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 once daily between Shymkent and Balqash. The earliest departure is at 7:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shymkent is at 1:33 PM which arrives into Balqash at 7:00 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 32h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Shymkent to Balqash. However, there are services departing from Shymkent station and arriving at Balqash station via Akadyr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 57m.
Shymkent to Balqash train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Shymkent station.
Shymkent to Balqash train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Balhash 2 station.
The distance between Shymkent and Balqash is 661.8 km. The road distance is 1,289 km.
You can take a train from Shymkent to Balhash 2 via Akadyr in around 22h 41m.
