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How to get fromShymkent to Karatauby train, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Shymkent to Karatau by train, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, taxi via Burnoye

    best
    1. Take the train from Shymkent to Borandytrain train 056X / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Borandy to Karatautaxi taxi
    4h 43m
    $22–112

  2. Drive  217.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shymkent to Karataucar car 217.9 km
    3h 23m
    $9–13

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Shymkent to Karatautaxi taxi 217.9 km
    3h 23m
    $27–33

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Shymkent to Sastobetrain train 077X
    2. Take the taxi from Sastobe to Karatautaxi taxi
    3h 57m
    $30–43

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  • Distance: 237.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Shymkent, Kazakhstan and Karatau, Jambyl Region, Kazakhstan?

There is no direct connection from Shymkent to Karatau. However, you can take the train to Borandy then take the taxi to Karatau. Alternatively, you can drive from Shymkent to Karatau in around 3h 23m.

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