The train between Shymkent and Makhachkala takes 3d 23h. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Shymkent to Makhachkala. 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 week between Shymkent and Makhachkala. The earliest departure is at 12:45 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Shymkent is at 12:45 PM which arrives into Makhachkala at 10:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Atyrau and take an average of 3d 23h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Shymkent to Makhachkala. However, there are services departing from Shymkent station and arriving at Makhachkala station via Atyrau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3d 23h.
Shymkent to Makhachkala train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Shymkent station.
Shymkent to Makhachkala train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Mahachkala station.
The distance between Shymkent and Makhachkala is 1,803.9 km. The road distance is 2,750 km.
You can take a train from Shymkent to Mahachkala via Atyrau, Astrakhan, and Astrahan 1 in around 2d 14h.
