There are 4 ways to get from Taraz (Station) to Shymkent by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Taraz to Shymkenttrain 086Р / ...
3h 31m$5–110Bus
- Take the bus from Taraz bus station to Shymkent Samal Bus Stationbus A600/3
3h 46mDrive 177.5 km
- Drive from Taraz (Station) to Shymkentcar 177.5 km
2h 41m$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Taraz (Station) to Shymkenttaxi 177.5 km
2h 41m$22–27
Taraz (Station) to Shymkent by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Taraz (Station) to Shymkent is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Taraz (Station) to Shymkent is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Taraz (Station) station to Shymkent station. However, there are services departing from Taraz bus station and arriving at Shymkent Samal Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Taraz and arriving at Shymkent. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 31m.
The distance between Taraz (Station) and Shymkent is 201 km. The road distance is 177.5 km.
The best way to get from Taraz (Station) to Shymkent without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs $5 - $110.
The train from Taraz to Shymkent takes 3h 31m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Taraz (Station) to Shymkent bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, depart from Taraz bus station.
Taraz (Station) to Shymkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Taraz station.
The best way to get from Taraz (Station) to Shymkent is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs $5 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 46m.
What companies run services between Taraz (Station), Kazakhstan and Shymkent, Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains) operates a train from Taraz to Shymkent every 4 hours. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 3h 31m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal operates a bus from Taraz bus station to Shymkent Samal Bus Station once daily, and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Taraz to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $20–27
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $10–13
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $5–7
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Taraz to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–19
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $10–11
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $16–19
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Taraz to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $50–75
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $75–110
- Phone
- +996 (312) 92-68-47
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kyrgyz Railways
Train from Taraz to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Kyrgyz Railways
- Book at
- Kyrgyz Railways
Bus from Taraz bus station to Shymkent Samal Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Estimated price
- $22–27
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Booking & Getting There
Taraz (Station) to Shymkent bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, arrive at Shymkent Samal Bus Station.
Taraz (Station) to Shymkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Shymkent station.
Yes, the driving distance between Taraz (Station) to Shymkent is 178 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Taraz (Station) to Shymkent.
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