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Petropavl to Bishkek trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Petropavl and Bishkek takes 2d 2h and the fastest train takes 41h 17m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Petropavl 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.

2d 2h
Duration
1,748 km
Distance
Twice a week
Frequency

Petropavl to Bishkek train times

Trains run twice a week between Petropavl and Bishkek. The earliest departure is at 5:40 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Petropavl is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Bishkek at 11:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2d 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ)Kyrgyz Railways (КТЖ)41h 17m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ)Kyrgyz Railways (КТЖ)2d 12h • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Petropavl to Bishkek? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,748.1 km
  • Duration: 2d 2h

What companies run services between Petropavl, Kazakhstan and Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan?

You can take a train from Petropavlovsk to Bischkek 2 via Chu in around 33h 10m.

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