There are 6 ways to get from Taraz to Zharkent by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Taraz to Almaty 1train 022T / ...
- Take the train from Almaty 1 to Kerimagashtrain 886Х
14h 51m$23–41Train, bus
- Take the train from Taraz to Chutrain
- Take the bus from Chu to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus
- Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Zharkentbus 157
19h 5mDrive 786.3 km
- Drive from Taraz to Zharkentcar 786.3 km
8h 56m$31–44Fly Taraz Airport to Yining Airport, drive
- Fly from Taraz Airport (DMB) to Yining Airport (YIN)plane DMB - YIN
- Drive from Yining Airport (YIN) to Zharkentcar
11h 34m$218–726Fly Taraz Airport to Almaty International Airport, train
- Fly from Taraz Airport (DMB) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane DMB - ALA
- Take the train from Almaty 1 to Kerimagashtrain
8h 59m$166–289Train to Shymkent International Airport, fly to Yining Airport, drive
- Take the train from Taraz to Shymkenttrain
- Fly from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Yining Airport (YIN)plane CIT - YIN
- Drive from Yining Airport (YIN) to Zharkentcar
13h 29m$194–679
Taraz Airport (DMB) to Yining Airport (YIN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Taraz to Zharkent is to train which costs $23 - $45 and takes 14h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Taraz to Zharkent is to drive which takes 8h 56m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct train from Taraz to Zharkent. However, there are services departing from Taraz and arriving at Kerimagash via Almaty 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 51m.
The distance between Taraz and Zharkent is 855 km. The road distance is 786.3 km.
The best way to get from Taraz to Zharkent without a car is to train which takes 14h 51m and costs $23 - $45.
It takes approximately 14h 51m to get from Taraz to Zharkent, including transfers.
Taraz to Zharkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Taraz station.
Taraz to Zharkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Almaty 1 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Taraz to Zharkent is 786 km. It takes approximately 8h 56m to drive from Taraz to Zharkent.
There are five+ hotels available in Zharkent.
What companies run services between Taraz, Kazakhstan and Zharkent, Almaty Oblysy, Kazakhstan?
You can take a train from Taraz to Zharkent via Almaty 1 and Kerimagash in around 14h 51m.
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Taraz Airport to Yining Airport via Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–700
Flights from Shymkent International Airport to Yining Airport via Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $170–600
Flights from Shymkent International Airport to Yining Airport via Nur-Sultan, Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–700
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Taraz to Almaty 1
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–26
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $14–16
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $22–26
Train from Taraz to Chu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–20
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $10–12
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $17–20
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)
- $17–19
Bus from Chu to Bishkek Avtovokzal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
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