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How to get fromShymkent to Kentauby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Shymkent to Kentau by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus via Turkestan

    best
    1. Take the bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Turkestan bus stationbus bus Аб 8
    2. Take the bus from Turkestan bus station to Kentaubus bus A600/3
    3h 47m

  2. Drive  193.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shymkent to Kentaucar car 193.8 km
    2h 51m
    $8–11

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Shymkent to Turkestantrain train 021Ц / ...
    3h 59m
    $10–108

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Shymkent to Kentautaxi taxi 193.8 km
    2h 51m
    $24–29

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Kentaubus bus A600/3
    4h

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Map of how to get from Shymkent to Kentau.ExpandLaunch map view
  • 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 $10–19 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Three other operators also service this route.

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