There are 4 ways to get from Taraz to Shimkent Airport (CIT) by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Taraz bus station to Shymkent Samal Bus StationA600/3
3h 37mDrive 180.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Taraz to Shimkent Airport (CIT)180.5 km
2h 39m$7–11Train
- Take the train from Taraz to Shymkent072Р / ...
3h 45m$12–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Taraz to Shimkent Airport (CIT)180.5 km
2h 39m$20–24
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Taraz to Shimkent Airport (CIT) is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Taraz to Shimkent Airport (CIT) is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs $7 - $11.
The distance between Taraz and Shimkent Airport (CIT) is 190 km. The road distance is 180.5 km.
The best way to get from Taraz to Shimkent Airport (CIT) without a car is to bus which takes 3h 37m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Taraz to Shimkent Airport (CIT), including transfers.
The best way to get from Taraz to Shimkent Airport (CIT) is to bus which takes 3h 37m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $12 - $18 and takes 3h 45m.
Yes, the driving distance between Taraz to Shimkent Airport (CIT) is 181 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Taraz to Shimkent Airport (CIT).
There are 287+ hotels available in Shimkent Airport (CIT).
What companies run services between Taraz, Kazakhstan and Shimkent Airport (CIT), 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 (КТЖ) operates a train from Taraz to Shymkent 5 times a day. Tickets cost $6–9 and the journey takes 3h 31m. Four other operators also service this route.
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- Phone
- 1433
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Taraz to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- 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
- 1433
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Taraz to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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 Taraz to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- 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 Taraz to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://railway.kg/?lang=en
- Book at
- https://ticket.railway.kg/
- Phone
- 1005
- compliance@railway.uz
- Website
- railway.uz
Train from Taraz to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://railway.uz/en/
- Book at
- https://eticket.railway.uz/en/home
- Sleeper
- $10–11
- Coupe
- $13–15
- SV
- $22–24
- Website
- saparzhai.kz
Bus from Taraz bus station to Shymkent Samal Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://saparzhai.kz/
- Schedules at
- https://saparzhai.kz/расписание-автобусов
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Estimated price
- $20–24
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