There are 4 ways to get from Taraz to Turkestan by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Taraz bus station to Shymkent Samal Bus Stationbus A600/3
- Take the bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Turkestan bus stationbus Аб 8
5h 37mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Taraz to Turkestantrain 021Ц / ...
7h 19m$6–130Drive 323.4 km
- Drive from Taraz to Turkestancar 323.4 km
4h 42m$13–19Taxi
- Take the taxi from Taraz to Turkestantaxi 323.4 km
4h 42m$35–50
Taraz to Turkestan by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Taraz to Turkestan is to train which costs $6 - $130 and takes 7h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Taraz to Turkestan is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Taraz station to Turkestan station. However, there are services departing from Taraz bus station and arriving at Turkestan bus station via Shymkent Samal Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Taraz and arriving at Turkestan. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 19m.
The distance between Taraz and Turkestan is 344 km. The road distance is 323.4 km.
The best way to get from Taraz to Turkestan without a car is to bus which takes 5h 37m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Taraz to Turkestan, including transfers.
Taraz to Turkestan bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, depart from Taraz bus station.
Taraz to Turkestan train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Taraz station.
The best way to get from Taraz to Turkestan is to bus which takes 5h 37m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6 - $130 and takes 7h 19m.
What companies run services between Taraz, Kazakhstan and Turkestan, Kazakhstan?
You can take a bus from Taraz bus station to Turkestan bus station via Shymkent Samal Bus Station in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) operates a train from Taraz to Turkestan 4 times a day. Tickets cost $8–14 and the journey takes 7h 19m. Three other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Taraz to Turkestan
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $10–14
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Taraz to Turkestan
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $27–40
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $17–24
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $6–9
- Phone
- +7 (717) 260-66-60
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Taraz to Turkestan
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $65–95
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $95–130
- Phone
- +996 (312) 30 02 09
- Website
- Kyrgyz Railways
Train from Taraz to Turkestan
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 59m
- 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
Bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Turkestan bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
- Phone
- +77252451241
- [email protected]
- Website
- samal.avokzal.kz
Bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Turkestan bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4
- Schedules at
- samal.avokzal.kz
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Estimated price
- $35–50
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More Questions & Answers
Taraz to Turkestan bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, arrive at Shymkent Samal Bus Station.
Taraz to Turkestan train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Turkestan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Taraz to Turkestan is 323 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Taraz to Turkestan.
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