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How to get fromAlmaty to Kara-Oyby train, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Almaty to Kara-Oy by train, car, or bus

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  1. Train, drive via Chu

    best
    1. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Chutrain train
    2. Take the train from Chu to Turksibtrain train
    3. Drive from Turksib to Kara-Oycar car
    10h 55m
    $35–236

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Kulanbus bus 235
    2. Drive from Kulan to Kara-Oycar car
    11h
    $28–41

  3. Drive  485.9 km

    1. Drive from Almaty to Kara-Oycar car 485.9 km
    6h 16m
    $37–53

  4. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Turksibtrain train 077Т / ...
    2. Drive from Turksib to Kara-Oycar car
    11h 54m
    $32–151

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  • Distance: 689 km
  • Duration: 10h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Almaty to Kara-Oy. However, you can take the train to Chu, take the train to Turksib, then drive to Kara-Oy. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Kara-Oy via Kulan in around 11h.

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