There are 5 ways to get from Shymkent to Chu by train, car, taxi, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Shymkent to Chutrain 026T / ...
6h 47m$6–130Drive 435.3 km
- Drive from Shymkent to Chucar 435.3 km
6h 21m$17–25Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shymkent to Chutaxi 435.3 km
6h 21m$70–85Fly, train
- Fly from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Taraz Airport (DMB)plane CIT - DMB
- Take the train from Taraz to Chutrain
10h 59m$92–394Bus, train
- Take the bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Taraz bus stationbus П 9
- Take the train from Taraz to Chutrain 046Х / ...
7h 49m$10–117
Shymkent to Chu by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shymkent to Chu is to train which costs $6 - $130 and takes 6h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Shymkent to Chu is to drive which takes 6h 21m and costs $16 - $25.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shymkent and arriving at Chu. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 47m.
The distance between Shymkent and Chu is 434 km. The road distance is 435.3 km.
The best way to get from Shymkent to Chu without a car is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs $6 - $130.
The train from Shymkent to Chu takes 6h 47m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Shymkent to Chu train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Shymkent station.
Shymkent to Chu train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Chu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shymkent to Chu is 435 km. It takes approximately 6h 21m to drive from Shymkent to Chu.
What companies run services between Shymkent, Kazakhstan and Chu, Jambyl Region, Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains) operates a train from Shymkent to Chu 5 times a day. Tickets cost $6–9 and the journey takes 6h 47m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- scat.kz
Flights from Shymkent International Airport to Taraz Airport via Almaty
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–320
Flights from Shymkent International Airport to Taraz Airport via Nur-Sultan
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Phone
- 1433
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Shymkent to Chu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $26–40
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $16–23
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $6–9
Train from Taraz to Chu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $22–30
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $12–17
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $4–6
- Phone
- 1433
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Shymkent to Chu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- 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)
- $10–13
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $8–12
Train from Taraz to Chu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $6–9
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $6–9
- Phone
- +7 (717) 260-66-60
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Shymkent to Chu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- 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)
- $60–90
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $85–130
Train from Taraz to Chu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- 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)
- $50–75
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $70–110
- Phone
- +77252451241
- samal@avokzal.kz
- Website
- samal.avokzal.kz
Bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Taraz bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4
- Schedules at
- samal.avokzal.kz
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