There are 4 ways to get from Zhibek Zholy to Shymkent 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
3h 59mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Taraz to Shymkenttrain 086Р / ...
4h$8–115Drive 205.1 km
- Drive from Zhibek Zholy to Shymkentcar 205.1 km
3h 5m$8–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Zhibek Zholy to Shymkenttaxi 205.1 km
3h 5m$25–30
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zhibek Zholy to Shymkent is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Zhibek Zholy to Shymkent is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs $7 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Zhibek Zholy 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 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Zhibek Zholy to Shymkent. However, there are services departing from Taraz and arriving at Shymkent via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Zhibek Zholy and Shymkent is 213 km. The road distance is 205.1 km.
The best way to get from Zhibek Zholy to Shymkent without a car is to bus which takes 3h 59m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Zhibek Zholy to Shymkent, including transfers.
Zhibek Zholy to Shymkent bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, depart from Taraz bus station.
Zhibek Zholy to Shymkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Taraz station.
The best way to get from Zhibek Zholy to Shymkent is to bus which takes 3h 59m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $8 - $120 and takes 4h.
What companies run services between Zhibek Zholy, Kazakhstan and Shymkent, 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
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $7–10
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $7–10
- Phone
- +7 (717) 260-66-60
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Taraz to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Estimated price
- $25–30
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More Questions & Answers
Zhibek Zholy to Shymkent bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, arrive at Shymkent Samal Bus Station.
Zhibek Zholy to Shymkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Shymkent station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zhibek Zholy to Shymkent is 205 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Zhibek Zholy to Shymkent.
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