- Distance: 201.1 km
- Duration: 3h 45m
The average train between Taraz and Shymkent takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Taraz 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 every 3 hours between Taraz and Shymkent. The earliest departure is at 1:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Taraz is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Shymkent at 2:40 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Taraz station and arriving at Shymkent station. Services depart every 3 hours, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.
Taraz to Shymkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Taraz station.
Taraz to Shymkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Shymkent station.
Book your Taraz to Shymkent train tickets online with Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains) and Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ).
The distance between Taraz and Shymkent is 159.2 km. The road distance is 201 km.
Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains) operates a train from Taraz to Shymkent every 4 hours. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 3h 31m. Three other operators also service this route.
