Facts about the transport from Taraz to Shymkent
| Cheapest Transport | $6 |
| Fastest Transport | 3h 21m |
| Earliest Departure | 1:36 AM |
| Latest Departure | 10:31 PM |
| Departures per day | 29 |
| Distance | 168 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Kazakhstan Railways, SCAT Airlines |
Taraz to Shymkent
Best Options
$6
$19
Other Options
Transportation from Taraz to Shymkent
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Trains$ 5.11
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Flights$ 158.67
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Buses are not available
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Ferries are not available
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Taxis are not available
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Vans are not available
Popular Routes
From Shymkent
Popular Routes in Kazakhstan
How to get from Taraz to Shymkent
Travelling between Taraz and Shymkent is possible by Flight and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 18.96 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 5.11.
How long does it take to get from Taraz to Shymkent?
It can take you anywhere between 4 and 16 hours to travel between Taraz and Shymkent depending on the means of transport you choose.
Train is the fastest way to travel between Taraz and Shymkent. Train will bring you to your destination in 3h 21m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 15h 10m to reach Shymkent.
How much does it cost to get from Taraz to Shymkent?
Travelling between Taraz and Shymkent can be as cheap as USD 5.11 if you opt for a Kazakhstan Railways train and as expensive as USD 18.96 if you buy a Kazakhstan Railways Train ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
How many trips per day are there between Taraz and Shymkent ?
- 29 from Taraz to Shymkent starting from 01:36 Taraz until 22:31 Taraz
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Taraz to Shymkent.
What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?
Train
Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
What is the most popular transport to get from Taraz to Shymkent?
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
- 100% took a train