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How to get fromAlmaty to Kara-Baltaby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Almaty to Kara-Balta by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

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    1. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus bus 701
    2. Take the taxi from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Kara-Baltataxi taxi
    5h 11m
    $14–20

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Chutrain train 011Х / ...
    2. Take the train from Chu to Kara-Baltatrain train 406
    11h 5m

  3. Drive 298 km

    1. Drive from Almaty to Kara-Baltacar car 298 km
    3h 54m
    $23–33

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  • Distance: 294 km
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Almaty, Kazakhstan and Kara-Balta, Kyrgyzstan?

You can take a train from Almaty 2 to Kara-Balta via Chu in around 11h 5m.

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