There are 5 ways to get from Shimkent Airport (CIT) to Taraz by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Taraz bus stationbus П 9
3h 7m$7Train
cheapest- Take the train from Shymkent to Taraztrain 001Ь / ...
3h 59m$6–113Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Shimkent-CIT to Taraz181.4 km
2h 37mDrive 181.4 km
- Drive from Shimkent Airport (CIT) to Tarazcar 181.4 km
2h 37m$7–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shimkent Airport (CIT) to Taraztaxi 181.4 km
2h 37m$22–27
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shimkent Airport (CIT) to Taraz is to bus which costs $6 - $7 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Shimkent Airport (CIT) to Taraz is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Shimkent Airport (CIT) station to Taraz station. However, there are services departing from Shymkent Samal Bus Station and arriving at Taraz bus station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Shimkent Airport (CIT) to Taraz. However, there are services departing from Shymkent and arriving at Taraz via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Shimkent Airport (CIT) and Taraz is 191 km. The road distance is 181.4 km.
The best way to get from Shimkent Airport (CIT) to Taraz without a car is to bus which takes 3h 7m and costs $6 - $7.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Shimkent Airport (CIT) to Taraz, including transfers.
Shimkent Airport (CIT) to Taraz bus services, operated by Shymkent Samal Bus Terminal, depart from Shymkent Samal Bus Station.
Shimkent Airport (CIT) to Taraz train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Shymkent station.
The best way to get from Shimkent Airport (CIT) to Taraz is to bus which takes 3h 7m and costs $6 - $7. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6 - $120 and takes 3h 59m.
What companies run services between Shimkent Airport (CIT), Kazakhstan and Taraz, Kazakhstan?
Shymkent Samal Bus Terminal operates a bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Taraz bus station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains) operates a train from Shymkent to Taraz 5 times a day. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 3h 46m. Three other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Shymkent to Taraz
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $23–35
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $13–18
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $4–6
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Shymkent to Taraz
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $7–10
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $6–10
- Phone
- +7 (717) 260-66-60
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Shymkent to Taraz
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $55–80
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $80–110
- Phone
- +996 (312) 30 02 09
- Website
- Kyrgyz Railways
Train from Shymkent to Taraz
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Kyrgyz Railways
- Book at
- Kyrgyz Railways
- Phone
- +77252451241
- [email protected]
- Website
- samal.avokzal.kz
Bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Taraz bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5
- Schedules at
- samal.avokzal.kz
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Shimkent-CIT to Taraz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Shimkent Airport (CIT) to Taraz bus services, operated by Shymkent Samal Bus Terminal, arrive at Taraz bus station.
Shimkent Airport (CIT) to Taraz train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Taraz station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shimkent Airport (CIT) to Taraz is 181 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Shimkent Airport (CIT) to Taraz.
There are 99+ hotels available in Taraz.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Shimkent Airport (CIT) and Taraz. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







