There are 4 ways to get from Shymkent to Zhibek Zholy 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 29m$9–12Train
cheapest- Take the train from Shymkent to Taraztrain 001Ь / ...
4h 14m$8–115Drive 205.8 km
- Drive from Shymkent to Zhibek Zholycar 205.8 km
3h 4m$8–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shymkent to Zhibek Zholytaxi 205.8 km
3h 4m$25–30
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shymkent to Zhibek Zholy is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Shymkent to Zhibek Zholy is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs $8 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Shymkent station to Zhibek Zholy 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 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Shymkent to Zhibek Zholy. However, there are services departing from Shymkent and arriving at Taraz via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Shymkent and Zhibek Zholy is 214 km. The road distance is 205.8 km.
The best way to get from Shymkent to Zhibek Zholy without a car is to bus which takes 3h 29m and costs $9 - $12.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Shymkent to Zhibek Zholy, including transfers.
Shymkent to Zhibek Zholy bus services, operated by Shymkent Samal Bus Terminal, depart from Shymkent Samal Bus Station.
Shymkent to Zhibek Zholy train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Shymkent station.
The best way to get from Shymkent to Zhibek Zholy is to bus which takes 3h 29m and costs $9 - $12. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $8 - $120 and takes 4h 14m.
What companies run services between Shymkent, Kazakhstan and Zhibek Zholy, 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
- $7–10
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $7–10
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $7–10
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Shymkent to Zhibek Zholy bus services, operated by Shymkent Samal Bus Terminal, arrive at Taraz bus station.
Shymkent to Zhibek Zholy train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Taraz station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shymkent to Zhibek Zholy is 206 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Shymkent to Zhibek Zholy.
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