HUB hero image

How to Travel from

Taraz to Shymkent

by Train or Car

Taraz
→
+0 →
Shymkent
Transport search to Shymkent
Simply select points
A and B, and we will create
a convenient route for you 👍
Kazakhstan Taraz Shymkent
Taraz
→
+0 →
Shymkent
Building a composite car route
Simply select points
A and B, and we will create
a convenient route for you 👍
To build a composite route, click the "Add point" button.
You can also move and delete intermediate points.
Cheapest
Best Offer!
Car
2 h 38 min
179 km.
from $9
Composite Route Car Only
Schedule

Taraz, Kazakhstan → Shymkent, Kazakhstan

All
31 May 2026
May 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
June 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
July 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
August 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
September 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
October 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
November 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
December 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
January 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
February 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
March 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
April 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
All days
01 Jun, Mon
02 Jun, Tue
03 Jun, Wed
04 Jun, Thu
05 Jun, Fri

Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Taraz to Shymkent

Composite routes from Taraz to Shymkent

Cheapest
2 h 38 min
Car
179 km.
from $9

Transport providers

Train operators

Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains)

Phone:
1433
Email:
Website:
railways.kz/ru/
Train from Taraz to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
3h 34m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$3.91–$13.04

Uzbekistan Railways (OTY)

Phone:
1005
Email:
Website:
railway.uz/ru/
Train from Taraz to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
5h 37m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$10.87–$19.57

Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ)

Phone:
1433
Email:
Website:
railways.kz/ru/
Train from Taraz to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
3h 31m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$3.59–$7.61

Kyrgyz Railways (КТЖ)

Phone:
+996 (312) 30 02 09
Email:
Website:
railway.kg/?lang=ru
Train from Taraz to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
4h 18m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$7.61–$10.87

Bus operators

Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal

Website:
saparzhai.kz/
Bus from Taraz bus station to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Taraz (Station) to Shymkent?

The cheapest way to get from Taraz (Station) to Shymkent is to drive which costs $6.52 - $9.78 and takes 2h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Taraz (Station) to Shymkent?

The fastest way to get from Taraz (Station) to Shymkent is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $6.52 - $9.78 .

Is there a direct train between Taraz (Station) and Shymkent?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Taraz and arriving at Shymkent. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Taraz (Station) to Shymkent?

The distance between Taraz (Station) and Shymkent is 201 km. The road distance is 179.3 km.

How do I travel from Taraz (Station) to Shymkent without a car?

The best way to get from Taraz (Station) to Shymkent without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs $10.87 - $19.57 .

How long does it take to get from Taraz (Station) to Shymkent?

The train from Taraz to Shymkent takes 3h 31m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Taraz (Station) to Shymkent train from?

Taraz (Station) to Shymkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Taraz station.

Train or bus from Taraz (Station) to Shymkent?

The best way to get from Taraz (Station) to Shymkent is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs $10.87 - $19.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 46m.

Where does the Taraz (Station) to Shymkent train arrive?

Taraz (Station) to Shymkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Shymkent station.

Can I drive from Taraz (Station) to Shymkent?

Yes, the driving distance between Taraz (Station) to Shymkent is 179 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Taraz (Station) to Shymkent.

Where can I stay near Shymkent?

There are 295+ hotels available in Shymkent. Prices start at $15.51 per night.
→
+0 →
Transport search
Transport search