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You set the fare, using the recommended price of 3,247 ₸ as a guide. Once drivers respond, compare their offers and choose a driver based on their rating, reviews, and vehicle type. The route is 237 km long, and the drive takes 3 hours. The average ride rating is 4.84/5, based on 3,673 reviews.
Shymkent – Zhetysay route details
3 hours
Average travel time
237 km
Average route distance
3,247 ₸
Recommended ride price
3 hours
Average travel time
237 km
Average route distance
3,247 ₸
Recommended ride price
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Route information
The route is 237 km along a rebuilt two-lane highway into the south of the Turkestan region. The terrain is flat, with no mountain climbs or switchbacks. In light traffic the drive takes 3 hours.
How do I book a ride from Shymkent to Zhetysay?
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Enter your pickup and destination addresses, choose a convenient date and departure time, and offer your fare.
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How to get from Shymkent to Zhetysay
Taxi
Standard taxi services operate regularly on the Shymkent – Zhetysay route, usually at a fixed fare of 30,000 ₸. inDrive.City to City is the flexible-pricing alternative: the 237 km route takes 3 hours, and the starting reference price is 3,247 ₸. With inDrive.City to City you can book a ride with a local driver straight from door to door.
Bus
Regular buses run between Shymkent and Zhetysay. A ticket costs about 2,000 to 3,500 ₸, and the trip with stops takes 4 hours. With inDrive.City to City you can book a ride with a local driver straight from door to door.
Train
There is currently no direct passenger train between Shymkent and Zhetysay. A new Darbaza – Maktaaral line is under construction in the region, but construction does not mean a service is running. You can only get there by train with a transfer, which takes considerably longer. 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 Zhetysay?
After arriving in Zhetysay, start with Central Bazaar, continue to City square by the akimat, and add Nur Mosque to your city route.
Central Bazaar
The Zhetysay District is one of the largest cotton-growing regions in Kazakhstan, and it shows at the bazaar right away: among the seasonal melons, tomatoes, and dried fruit from local farms there are many cotton products. The bazaar sits in the center of town.
City square by the akimat
The central square next to the city administration building. Tree-lined paths, a fountain, and benches make it one of the few places downtown where you can simply sit in the shade. Families come here with children in the evening.
Nur Mosque
A modern mosque in a residential quarter near the center. The minaret and dome are clearly visible from several streets, which makes it a handy landmark on a first visit. Entry is free between prayer times, and the dress code is required.
