What is the cheapest way to get from Shymkent to Kentau?

The cheapest way to get from Shymkent to Kentau is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 2h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shymkent to Kentau?

The fastest way to get from Shymkent to Kentau is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Shymkent and Kentau?

No, there is no direct bus from Shymkent station to Kentau. However, there are services departing from Shymkent Samal Bus Station and arriving at Kentau via Turkestan bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Shymkent and Kentau?

No, there is no direct train from Shymkent to Kentau. However, there are services departing from Shymkent and arriving at Turkestan via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

How far is it from Shymkent to Kentau?

The distance between Shymkent and Kentau is 203 km. The road distance is 193.8 km.

How do I travel from Shymkent to Kentau without a car?

The best way to get from Shymkent to Kentau without a car is to bus via Turkestan which takes 3h 47m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Shymkent to Kentau?

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Shymkent to Kentau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shymkent to Kentau bus from?

Shymkent to Kentau bus services, operated by Shymkent Samal Bus Terminal, depart from Shymkent Samal Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Shymkent to Kentau train from?

Shymkent to Kentau train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Shymkent station.

Train or bus from Shymkent to Kentau?

The best way to get from Shymkent to Kentau is to bus via Turkestan which takes 3h 47m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $8 - $120 and takes 3h 59m.

Where does the Shymkent to Kentau bus arrive?

Shymkent to Kentau bus services, operated by Shymkent Samal Bus Terminal, arrive at Turkestan bus station.

Where does the Shymkent to Kentau train arrive?

Shymkent to Kentau train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Turkestan station.

Can I drive from Shymkent to Kentau?

Yes, the driving distance between Shymkent to Kentau is 194 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Shymkent to Kentau.

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Bus via Turkestan
best
1. Take the bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Turkestan bus stationbus Аб 8
2. Take the bus from Turkestan bus station to Kentaubus A600/3
3h 47m
Drive 193.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Shymkent to Kentaucar 193.8 km
2h 51m
$8–11
Train
1. Take the train from Shymkent to Turkestantrain 021Ц / ...
3h 59m
$9–113
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shymkent to Kentautaxi 193.8 km
2h 51m
$23–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Kentaubus A600/3
4h

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Distance: 202.7 km
Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Shymkent, Kazakhstan and Kentau, Kazakhstan?

You can take a vehicle from Shymkent to Kentau via Shymkent Samal Bus Station and Turkestan bus station in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) operates a train from Shymkent to Turkestan 4 times a day. Tickets cost $6–10 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Three other operators also service this route.

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