There are 4 ways to get from Turkistan to Taraz by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Turkestan to Arys-2train
- Take the train from Arys-2 to Shymkenttrain
- Take the bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Taraz bus stationbus П 9
7h 38m$11–203Train
cheapest- Take the train from Turkestan to Taraztrain 056X / ...
8h 16m$7–131Drive 323.9 km
- Drive from Turkestan to Tarazcar 323.9 km
4h 41m$13–19Taxi
- Take the taxi from Turkestan to Taraztaxi 323.9 km
4h 41m$35–50
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Turkistan to Taraz is to train which costs $6 - $140 and takes 8h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Turkistan to Taraz is to drive which takes 4h 41m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct train from Turkistan to Taraz. However, there are services departing from Turkestan and arriving at Taraz via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.
The distance between Turkistan and Taraz is 378 km. The road distance is 323.9 km.
The best way to get from Turkistan to Taraz without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 38m and costs $10 - $210.
It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Turkistan to Taraz, including transfers.
Turkistan to Taraz train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Turkestan station.
Turkistan to Taraz train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Taraz station.
Yes, the driving distance between Turkistan to Taraz is 324 km. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Turkistan to Taraz.
There are 99+ hotels available in Taraz.
What companies run services between Turkistan, Kazakhstan and Taraz, Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) operates a train from Turkestan to Taraz 4 times a day. Tickets cost $8–14 and the journey takes 8h 11m. Three other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Turkestan to Arys-2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- 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)
- $5–7
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $5–8
Train from Arys-2 to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- 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)
- $4–7
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $5–8
Train from Turkestan to Taraz
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- 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)
- $10–14
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Turkestan to Arys-2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- 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)
- $21–30
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $11–15
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $2–4
Train from Arys-2 to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- 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)
- $20–29
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $10–15
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $2–4
Train from Turkestan to Taraz
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- 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)
- $27–40
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $16–24
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $6–9
- Phone
- +7 (717) 260-66-60
- [email protected]
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Turkestan to Arys-2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- 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)
- $50–75
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $70–100
Train from Arys-2 to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- 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)
- $50–70
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $65–95
Train from Turkestan to Taraz
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- 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)
- $65–95
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $95–130
- Phone
- +996 (312) 30 02 09
- Website
- railway.kg
Train from Turkestan to Arys-2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://railway.kg/?lang=en
- Book at
- https://ticket.railway.kg/
Train from Arys-2 to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://railway.kg/?lang=en
- Book at
- https://ticket.railway.kg/
Train from Turkestan to Taraz
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://railway.kg/?lang=en
- Book at
- https://ticket.railway.kg/
- Phone
- +77252451241
- [email protected]
- Website
- samal.avokzal.kz
Bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Taraz bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5
- Schedules at
- samal.avokzal.kz
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Estimated price
- $35–50
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from Florence to Rome, Thanksgiving 2018: How to travel stress-free, and Getting to Milan from the airport - to help you get the most out of your next trip.