There are 4 ways to get from Shymkent to Turkestan by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Turkestan bus stationbus Аб 8
2h 7m$4Train
cheapest- Take the train from Shymkent to Turkestantrain 033Ц / ...
2h 36m$3–100Drive 167.6 km
- Drive from Shymkent to Turkestancar 167.6 km
2h 25m$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shymkent to Turkestantaxi 167.6 km
2h 25m$19–23
Shymkent to Turkestan by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shymkent to Turkestan is to bus which costs $4 - $5 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Shymkent to Turkestan is to bus which takes 2h 7m and costs $4 - $5.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shymkent and arriving at Turkestan. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 36m.
The distance between Shymkent and Turkestan is 169 km. The road distance is 167.6 km.
The best way to get from Shymkent to Turkestan without a car is to bus which takes 2h 7m and costs $4 - $5.
It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Shymkent to Turkestan, including transfers.
Shymkent to Turkestan train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Shymkent station.
The best way to get from Shymkent to Turkestan is to bus which takes 2h 7m and costs $4 - $5. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $3 - $100 and takes 2h 36m.
Shymkent to Turkestan train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Turkestan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shymkent to Turkestan is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Shymkent to Turkestan.
What companies run services between Shymkent, Kazakhstan and Turkestan, Kazakhstan?
Shymkent Samal Bus Terminal operates a bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Turkestan bus station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 2h. Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) operates a train from Shymkent to Turkestan 4 times a day. Tickets cost $6–9 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Three other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 1433
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Shymkent to Turkestan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 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
- 1433
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Shymkent to Turkestan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $21–30
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $11–17
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $3–5
- Phone
- +7 (717) 260-66-60
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Shymkent to Turkestan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- 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
- Phone
- +996 (312) 30 02 09
- Website
- railway.kg
Train from Shymkent to Turkestan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- 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 Turkestan bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- samal.avokzal.kz
- Website
- saparzhai.kz
Bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Turkestan bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://saparzhai.kz/
- Schedules at
- https://saparzhai.kz/расписание-автобусов
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