There are 5 ways to get from Taraz to Shimkent Airport (CIT) by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Taraz bus station to Shymkent Samal Bus Stationbus A600/3
3h 37mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Taraz to Shymkenttrain 086Р / ...
3h 45m$6–112Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Taraz to Shimkent-CIT180.5 km
2h 39mDrive 180.5 km
- Drive from Taraz to Shimkent Airport (CIT)car 180.5 km
2h 39m$7–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Taraz to Shimkent Airport (CIT)taxi 180.5 km
2h 39m$22–27
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Taraz to Shimkent Airport (CIT) is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Taraz to Shimkent Airport (CIT) is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Taraz station to Shimkent Airport (CIT) 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 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Taraz to Shimkent Airport (CIT). However, there are services departing from Taraz and arriving at Shymkent via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Taraz and Shimkent Airport (CIT) is 190 km. The road distance is 180.5 km.
The best way to get from Taraz to Shimkent Airport (CIT) without a car is to bus which takes 3h 37m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Taraz to Shimkent Airport (CIT), including transfers.
Taraz to Shimkent Airport (CIT) bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, depart from Taraz bus station.
Taraz to Shimkent Airport (CIT) train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Taraz station.
The best way to get from Taraz to Shimkent Airport (CIT) is to bus which takes 3h 37m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6 - $120 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Taraz, Kazakhstan and Shimkent Airport (CIT), Kazakhstan?
Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal operates a bus from Taraz bus station to Shymkent Samal Bus Station once daily, and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains) operates a train from Taraz to Shymkent every 4 hours. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 3h 31m. Three other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Taraz to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Taraz to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $7–10
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $6–10
- Phone
- +7 (717) 260-66-60
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Taraz to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- 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 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Taraz to Shimkent-CIT
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Estimated price
- $22–27
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More Questions & Answers
Taraz to Shimkent Airport (CIT) bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, arrive at Shymkent Samal Bus Station.
Taraz to Shimkent Airport (CIT) train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Shymkent station.
Yes, the driving distance between Taraz to Shimkent Airport (CIT) is 181 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Taraz to Shimkent Airport (CIT).
There are 341+ hotels available in Shimkent Airport (CIT).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Taraz and Shimkent Airport (CIT). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.