The average train between Almaty and Bishkek takes 15h 19m and the fastest train takes 14h 47m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Almaty to Bishkek. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice a week between Almaty and Bishkek. The earliest departure is at 7:05 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Almaty is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Bishkek at 11:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 15h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Almaty to Bishkek. However, there are services departing from Almaty station and arriving at Bishkek station via Chu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 19m.
Almaty to Bishkek train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Almaty 2 station.
Almaty to Bishkek train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Bischkek 2 station.
The distance between Almaty and Bishkek is 193.7 km. The road distance is 583 km.
You can take a train from Almaty 2 to Bischkek 2 via Chu in around 12h 30m.
