Facts about the transport from Taraz to Shymkent
| Cheapest Transport | $8 |
| Fastest Transport | 3h 17m |
| Earliest Departure | 1:03 凌晨 |
| Latest Departure | 7:12 晚上 |
| Departures per day | 26 |
| Distance | 165 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Kazakhstan Railways, SCAT Airlines |
Taraz to Shymkent
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Taraz to Shymkent Destination Reviews
JH
Jane HThe train was very clean and comfortable, and the window was fairly clean too. However, there was no information in English; only Kazakh and/or Russian. I asked at the information booth and was told (through Google Translate) that they would make an announcement when they knew where and when the train would come. But if we can't understand the announcement, how does that help. Fortunately it turned out to be the case that they were only using a single track, so we just followed the crowd when the train arrived.
Taraz to Shymkent, Train #086Р 2nd Class Sleeper, Kazakhstan Railways, Sep 11, 2026
Taraz to Shymkent Schedule
| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Train | Kazakhstan Railways | 2nd Class Sleeper | 01:52 | 05:31 | $14.37 | |
Train | Kazakhstan Railways | 2nd Class Sleeper | 02:51 | 06:22 | $14.37 | |
Train | Kazakhstan Railways | 2nd Class Sleeper | 03:18 | 07:55 | $10.66 | |
Train | Kazakhstan Railways | 2nd Class Sleeper | 03:37 | 07:56 | $10.97 | |
Train | Kazakhstan Railways | 2nd Class Sleeper | 03:54 | 08:13 | $29.29 | |
Train | Kazakhstan Railways | 2nd Class Sleeper | 04:14 | 07:36 | $13.04 | |
Train | Kazakhstan Railways | 2nd Class Sleeper | 04:32 | 08:26 | $10.66 | |
Train | Kazakhstan Railways | 2nd Class Sleeper | 05:53 | 09:43 | $10.66 | |
Train | Kazakhstan Railways | 2nd Class Sleeper | 06:42 | 10:44 | $10.66 | |
Train | Kazakhstan Railways | 2nd Class Sleeper | 07:51 | 11:14 | $11.75 | |
Train | Kazakhstan Railways | 2nd Class Sleeper | 09:44 | 13:53 | $14.27 | |
Train | Kazakhstan Railways | 2nd Class Sleeper | 11:19 | 14:46 | $12.74 | |
Train | Kazakhstan Railways | 2nd Class Sleeper | 12:15 | 16:06 | $14.33 | |
Train | Kazakhstan Railways | 2nd Class Sleeper | 14:18 | 17:51 | $13.40 | |
Train | Kazakhstan Railways | 2nd Class Sleeper | 16:46 | 20:40 | $11.16 | |
Train | Kazakhstan Railways | 2nd Class Sleeper | 17:37 | 21:22 | $10.85 | |
Train | Kazakhstan Railways | 2nd Class Sleeper | 18:22 | 23:32 | $29.16 | |
Train | Kazakhstan Railways | 2nd Class Sleeper | 19:03 | 23:00 | $9.27 | |
Train | Kazakhstan Railways | 2nd Class Sleeper | 20:48 | 00:50 | $12.36 | |
Train | Kazakhstan Railways | 2nd Class Sleeper | 22:55 | 02:45 | $8.60 |
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 20.75 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 7.15.
How long does it take to get from Taraz to Shymkent?
It can take you anywhere between 4 and 14 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 17m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 13h 25m 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 7.15 if you opt for a Kazakhstan Railways train and as expensive as USD 20.75 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 ?
- 26 from Taraz to Shymkent starting from 01:03 Taraz until 19:12 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
Transportation from Taraz to Shymkent
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Trains$ 7.15
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Flights$ 202.16
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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