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Shymkent to Turkestan trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Shymkent and Turkestan takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Shymkent to Turkestan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 30m
Duration
184 km
Distance
$17
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Shymkent to Turkestan train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Shymkent and Turkestan. The earliest departure is at 3:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Shymkent is at 10:57 PM which arrives into Turkestan at 2:24 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    train train 3h 27m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 3h 42m • Direct
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    train train 3h 27m • Direct
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    train train 3h 28m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 3h 5m • Direct
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    train train 3h 28m • Direct
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    train train 3h 42m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 3h 42m • Direct
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    train train 3h 27m • Direct
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    train train 3h 28m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 3h 5m • Direct
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    train train 3h 28m • Direct
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    train train 3h 42m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 3h 42m • Direct
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    train train 3h 27m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 3h 5m • Direct
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    train train 3h 28m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 3h 42m • Direct
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    train train 3h 28m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Shymkent to Turkestan? 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.

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  • Distance: 184.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Shymkent, Kazakhstan and Turkestan, Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) operates a train from Shymkent to Turkestan 4 times a day. Tickets cost $9–19 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Three other operators also service this route.

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