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You set the fare, using the recommended price of 5,672 ₸ as a guide. Once drivers respond, compare their offers and choose a driver based on their rating, reviews, and vehicle type. The route is 495 km long, and the drive takes 6.5 hours. The average ride rating is 4.92/5, based on 4,828 reviews.
Almaty – Taraz route details
6.5 hours
Average travel time
495 km
Average route distance
5,672 ₸
Recommended ride price
6.5 hours
Average travel time
495 km
Average route distance
5,672 ₸
Recommended ride price
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Route information
The route from Almaty to Taraz follows the A-2 highway through the Zhambyl region. The distance is 495 km, and the drive takes 6.5 hours.
How do I book a ride from Almaty to Taraz?
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Create a ride request
Enter your pickup and destination addresses, choose a convenient date and departure time, and offer your fare.
- 2
Wait for offers from drivers
Offers usually arrive within a minute of creating a request. Drivers can propose their own price or a different departure time.
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Choose a driver and start your ride
Compare each driver's price, rating, reviews, and vehicle. After choosing a driver, call or message them to confirm the price, pickup address, destination, and departure time.
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How to get from Almaty to Taraz
Taxi
Taxi services on the Almaty – Taraz route set a fixed fare starting at 15,000 ₸. With inDrive.City to City you can book an affordable ride in a private car with a verified driver and offer your own price. With inDrive.City to City you can book a ride with a local driver straight from door to door.
Bus
A bus leaves the Sairan bus station every day at 22:15, arriving in Taraz around 07:15, with a ticket at 5,500 ₸. The timetable is fixed: one departure a day. With inDrive.City to City you can book a ride with a local driver straight from door to door.
Train
Several trains run each day, and the journey takes at least 7 hours 29 minutes and depends on the service. Berth fares start at 2,500 ₸ and compartment fares at 5,000 ₸. From the station you still have to arrange transport from the station to your final destination. With inDrive.City to City you can book a ride with a local driver straight from door to door.
What are the best places to visit in Taraz?
If Taraz is your final stop, Aisha Bibi Mausoleum, Karakhan Mausoleum, and Ancient Taraz Archaeological Park are easy places to add to your first city plan.
Aisha Bibi Mausoleum
The 12th-century mausoleum stands 18 km from Taraz, in the village of the same name. The walls are covered in terracotta tile with more than 60 kinds of ornament. There is nothing else like it in Kazakhstan. Entry is free.
Karakhan Mausoleum
The 11th-century mausoleum at the corner of Tole Bi and Baizak Batyr streets is one of the main sights in central Taraz. Legend has it that Karakhan asked to be buried where he could see the Aisha Bibi Mausoleum. City bus stops are nearby.
Ancient Taraz Archaeological Park
In 2011 the Central Market was demolished, and a medieval settlement was found under the foundation: walls, towers, and a caravanserai. Today it is a park museum, open year round. Traffic around it is light and parking is easy.
