There are 4 ways to get from Shymkent to Taraz by bus, train, 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$6–7Train
cheapest- Take the train from Shymkent to Taraztrain 001Ь / ...
3h 46m$4–110Drive 175.7 km
- Drive from Shymkent to Tarazcar 175.7 km
2h 36m$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shymkent to Taraztaxi 175.7 km
2h 36m$21–26
Shymkent to Taraz by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shymkent to Taraz is to bus which costs $6 - $7 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Shymkent to Taraz is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Shymkent 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.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shymkent and arriving at Taraz. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Shymkent and Taraz is 190 km. The road distance is 175.7 km.
The best way to get from Shymkent to Taraz without a car is to bus which takes 3h 7m and costs $6 - $7.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Shymkent to Taraz, including transfers.
Shymkent to Taraz bus services, operated by Shymkent Samal Bus Terminal, depart from Shymkent Samal Bus Station.
Shymkent to Taraz train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Shymkent station.
The best way to get from Shymkent to Taraz is to bus which takes 3h 7m and costs $6 - $7. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4 - $110 and takes 3h 46m.
What companies run services between Shymkent, 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 11m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $7–9
- 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)
- $75–110
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Shymkent to Taraz bus services, operated by Shymkent Samal Bus Terminal, arrive at Taraz bus station.
Shymkent to Taraz train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Taraz station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shymkent to Taraz is 176 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Shymkent to Taraz.
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