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.
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.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shymkent station and arriving at Turkestan station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.
Shymkent to Turkestan train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Shymkent station.
Shymkent to Turkestan train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Turkestan station.
Book your Shymkent to Turkestan train tickets online with Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) and Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ).
The distance between Shymkent and Turkestan is 156.2 km. The road distance is 184 km.
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.