There are 4 ways to get from Taraz to Semey by train, plane, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Shymkent International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Taraz to Shymkenttrain
- Fly from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Semey Airport (PLX)plane CIT - PLX
8h 38m$131–279Train
cheapest- Take the train from Taraz to Semeytrain 022T
29h 31m$27–44Drive 1,403.8 km
- Drive from Taraz to Semeycar 1,403.8 km
21h 53m$55–79Fly from Taraz Airport
- Fly from Taraz Airport (DMB) to Semey Airport (PLX)plane DMB - PLX
6h 13m$91–307
Taraz to Semey by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Taraz to Semey is to train which costs $27 - $45 and takes 29h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Taraz to Semey is to fly which takes 6h 13m and costs $90 - $310.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Taraz and arriving at Semey. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29h 31m.
The distance between Taraz and Semey is 1435 km. The road distance is 1403.8 km.
The best way to get from Taraz to Semey without a car is to train which takes 29h 31m and costs $27 - $45.
It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Taraz to Semey, including transfers.
Taraz to Semey train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Taraz station.
The best way to get from Taraz to Semey is to train which takes 29h 31m and costs $27 - $45. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $90 - $310 and takes 6h 13m.
Taraz to Semey train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Semey station.
Yes, the driving distance between Taraz to Semey is 1404 km. It takes approximately 21h 53m to drive from Taraz to Semey.
What companies run services between Taraz, Kazakhstan and Semey, Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) operates a train from Taraz to Semey once daily. Tickets cost $27–44 and the journey takes 29h 31m. Alternatively, SCAT and Flyr fly from Taraz Airport (DMB) to Semey Airport (PLX) once daily.
- Website
- airastana.com
Flights from Shymkent International Airport to Semey Airport via Almaty
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–170
Flights from Shymkent International Airport to Semey Airport via Nur-Sultan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Saturday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Taraz Airport to Semey Airport via Almaty
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–300
- Website
- flyr.com
Flights from Shymkent International Airport to Semey Airport via Almaty
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–170
Flights from Shymkent International Airport to Semey Airport via Nur-Sultan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–240
Flights from Taraz Airport to Semey Airport via Almaty
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–300
- Phone
- 1433
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Taraz to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $20–27
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $10–13
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $5–7
- Phone
- 1433
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Taraz to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–19
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $10–11
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $16–19
Train from Taraz to Semey
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–44
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $27–29
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $39–44
- Phone
- 1433
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Taraz to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $50–75
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $75–110
- Phone
- +996 (312) 92-68-47
- info@railway.aknet.kg
- Website
- Kyrgyz Railways
Train from Taraz to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Kyrgyz Railways
- Book at
- Kyrgyz Railways
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