There are 4 ways to get from Shymkent to Taraz by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Shymkent to Taraz by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shymkent to Taraz is to bus which costs $6 - $7 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Shymkent to Taraz is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $6 - $10.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shymkent and arriving at Taraz. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 8m.
The distance between Shymkent and Taraz is 189 km. The road distance is 175.7 km.
The best way to get from Shymkent to Taraz without a car is to bus which takes 3h 7m and costs $6 - $7.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Shymkent to Taraz, including transfers.
Shymkent to Taraz train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Shymkent station.
The best way to get from Shymkent to Taraz is to bus which takes 3h 7m and costs $6 - $7. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $3 - $110 and takes 3h 8m.
Shymkent to Taraz train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Taraz station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shymkent to Taraz is 176 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Shymkent to Taraz.
What companies run services between Shymkent, Kazakhstan and Taraz, Kazakhstan?
Shymkent Samal Bus Terminal operates a bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Taraz bus station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains) operates a train from Shymkent to Taraz 4 times a day. Tickets cost $3–6 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Three other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 1433
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Shymkent to Taraz
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $22–35
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $12–17
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $3–6
- Phone
- 1433
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Shymkent to Taraz
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- 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 Taraz
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- 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)
- $75–110
- Phone
- +996 (312) 30 02 09
- Website
- railway.kg
Train from Shymkent to Taraz
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://railway.kg/?lang=en
- Book at
- https://ticket.railway.kg/
- 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
- $5
- Schedules at
- samal.avokzal.kz
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