There are 4 ways to get from Taraz to Shymkent by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Taraz to Shymkent by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Taraz to Shymkent is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Taraz to Shymkent is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Taraz 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 37m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Taraz and arriving at Shymkent. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 31m.
The distance between Taraz and Shymkent is 201 km. The road distance is 175 km.
The best way to get from Taraz to Shymkent without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs $4 - $110.
The train from Taraz to Shymkent takes 3h 31m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Taraz to Shymkent bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, depart from Taraz bus station.
Taraz to Shymkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Taraz station.
The best way to get from Taraz to Shymkent is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs $4 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 37m.
What companies run services between Taraz, Kazakhstan and Shymkent, Kazakhstan?
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. 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
- railways.kz
Train from Taraz to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $23–35
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $12–18
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $4–6
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Taraz to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $7–9
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $6–10
- Phone
- +7 (717) 260-66-60
- [email protected]
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Taraz to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $55–80
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $75–110
- Phone
- +996 (312) 30 02 09
- Website
- railway.kg
Train from Taraz to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://railway.kg/?lang=en
- Book at
- https://ticket.railway.kg/
- Website
- saparzhai.kz
Bus from Taraz bus station to Shymkent Samal Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://saparzhai.kz/
- Schedules at
- https://saparzhai.kz/расписание-автобусов
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Estimated price
- $21–25
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More Questions & Answers
Taraz to Shymkent bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, arrive at Shymkent Samal Bus Station.
Taraz to Shymkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Shymkent station.
Yes, the driving distance between Taraz to Shymkent is 175 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Taraz to Shymkent.
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