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How to get fromAlmaty to Song-Kölby bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Almaty to Song-Köl by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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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 bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Kochkorbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Kochkor to Song-Költaxi taxi
    10h 3m
    $30–37

  2. Drive  492.5 km

    1. Drive from Almaty to Song-Kölcar car 492.5 km
    7h 22m
    $37–54

  3. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU)plane plane ALA - IKU
    2. Take the taxi from Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) to Song-Költaxi taxi
    6h 29m
    $159–326

Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 508 km
  • Duration: 10h 3m

What companies run services between Almaty, Kazakhstan and Song-Köl, Kyrgyzstan?

There is no direct connection from Almaty to Song-Köl. However, you can take the bus to Bishkek Avtovokzal, take the bus to Kochkor, then take the taxi to Song-Köl. Alternatively, you can drive from Almaty to Song-Köl in around 7h 22m.

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