Buses to Taraz
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Taraz, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taraz to Shymkent | Kazakhstan | 159 km (99 mi) | about 3 h 6 min |
| Taraz to Turkistan | Kazakhstan | 257 km (160 mi) | about 4 h 51 min |
| Taraz to Almaty | Kazakhstan | 451 km (281 mi) | about 8 h 21 min |
| Taraz to Kyzylorda | Kazakhstan | 518 km (322 mi) | about 9 h 32 min |
| Taraz to Taldykorgan | Kazakhstan | 608 km (378 mi) | about 11 h 9 min |
| Taraz to Zhezqazghan | Kazakhstan | 615 km (382 mi) | about 11 h 17 min |
| Taraz to Karagandy | Kazakhstan | 779 km (484 mi) | about 14 h 14 min |
| Taraz to Temirtau | Kazakhstan | 805 km (500 mi) | about 14 h 41 min |
| Taraz to Astana | Kazakhstan | 921 km (572 mi) | about 16 h 46 min |
| Taraz to Ekibastuz | Kazakhstan | 1,025 km (637 mi) | about 18 h 39 min |
| Taraz to Semey | Kazakhstan | 1,075 km (668 mi) | about 19 h 32 min |
| Taraz to Pavlodar | Kazakhstan | 1,123 km (698 mi) | about 20 h 24 min |
| Taraz to Aktobe | Kazakhstan | 1,355 km (842 mi) | about 24 h 33 min |
| Taraz to Ust-Kamenogorsk | Kazakhstan | 1,164 km (723 mi) | about 21 h 8 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
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- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.