Almaty to Shymkent Trip Overview
Distance 604 km (377.5 miles) | |
Price range US$ 16-US$ 195 | |
Ride Duration Range 25m-15h 42m | |
Earliest Departure 02:55 | |
Latest Departure 22:35 | |
Most Popular Operator |
Find up-to-date information on departure times, schedules, and prices so you can easily compare and book your tickets.
Taking a train from Almaty to Shymkent
Fastest train: 10h 58m
Cheapest train: US$ 16

About the ride from Almaty to Shymkent
Almaty to Shymkent Route Information
The distance between Almaty and Shymkent is 378 miles, or approximately 604 kilometers.
There are 2 ways to get from Almaty to Shymkent, including flight,train.
The earliest departure leaves at 02:55 and has a duration of 12 hours 30 minutes.
The fastest way to travel is by flight, which takes approximately 25 minutes.
Almaty to Shymkent by flight
- Starting Price: US$ 49
- 12 departures a day, or 84 departures a week
The only travel class available is Economy.
Each flight ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all flight options.
Almaty to Shymkent by train
- Starting Price: US$ 16
- 51 departures a day, or 357 departures a week
There are 6 travel classes for this journey, including: Second Class Sleeper, Third Class Sleeper, First Class Sleeper, Standard, Second Class Non AC and Second Class Seat.
Each train ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all train options.
Companies Operating from Almaty to Shymkent
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