- Distance: 5,315.6 km
- Duration: 4d 3h
The train between Ulaanbaatar and Shymkent takes 4d 3h. The train runs, on average, once a week from Ulaanbaatar to Shymkent. 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 on demand between Ulaanbaatar and Shymkent. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4d 3h.
Want to know about travelling from Ulaanbaatar to Shymkent? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Ulaanbaatar to Shymkent. However, there are services departing from Ulaanbaatar station and arriving at Shymkent station via Irkutsk Pas station, Omsk-Pass station and Astana Nurly Zhol station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 3h.
Ulaanbaatar to Shymkent train services, operated by Ulaanbaatar Railway, depart from Ulaanbaatar station.
Ulaanbaatar to Shymkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Shymkent station.
The distance between Ulaanbaatar and Shymkent is 2961.4 km. The road distance is 3606 km.
You can take a train from Ulaanbaatar to Shymkent via Irkutsk Pas, Omsk-Pass, and Astana Nurly Zhol in around 4d 3h.
