What is the cheapest way to get from Altay to Bishkek?

The cheapest way to get from Altay to Bishkek is to train and drive which costs $50 - $190 and takes 31h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Altay to Bishkek?

The fastest way to get from Altay to Bishkek is to fly and bus which takes 11h 14m and costs $270 - $440.

How far is it from Altay to Bishkek?

The distance between Altay and Bishkek is 1261 km. The road distance is 1528.2 km.

How long does it take to get from Altay to Bishkek?

It takes approximately 11h 14m to get from Altay to Bishkek, including transfers.

Can I drive from Altay to Bishkek?

Yes, the driving distance between Altay to Bishkek is 1528 km. It takes approximately 15h 54m to drive from Altay to Bishkek.

Where can I stay near Bishkek?

There are 1068+ hotels available in Bishkek.

Altay to Bishkek - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Altay to Bishkek by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Altay Airport (AAT) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane AAT - ALA
2. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus
11h 14m
$273–437
Train, drive
cheapest
1. Take the train from Altay to Kuituntrain
2. Take the train from Kuitun to Yiningtrain
3. Drive from Yining to Altynkolcar
4. Take the train from Altynkol to Almaty 1train
5. Take the train from Almaty 1 to Otartrain
6. Drive from Otar to Bishkekcar
31h 52m
$54–189
Drive 1,528.2 km
1. Drive from Altay to Bishkekcar 1,528.2 km
15h 54m
$193–279
Train, drive via Chu
1. Take the train from Altay to Kuituntrain
2. Take the train from Kuitun to Yiningtrain
3. Drive from Yining to Altynkolcar
4. Take the train from Altynkol to Almaty 1train
5. Take the train from Almaty 1 to Chutrain
6. Take the train from Chu to Bischkek 2train 406
40h 42m
Train, drive, bus
1. Take the train from Altay to Kuituntrain
2. Take the train from Kuitun to Jinghe Southtrain
3. Drive from Jinghe South to Dostykcar
4. Take the train from Dostyk to Almaty 2train
5. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Chutrain
6. Take the bus from Chu to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus
45h 54m

Altay Airport (AAT) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) flights

16Weekly Planes

5h 57mAverage Duration

$205Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,261.1 km
Duration: 11h 14m

What companies run services between Altay, China and Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan?

There is no direct connection from Altay to Bishkek. However, you can take the taxi to Altay Airport (AAT) airport, fly to Almaty International Airport (ALA), walk to Ogareva, take the line 92 bus to Sayran, walk to Almaty Sayran Bus Station, take the bus to Bishkek Avtovokzal, then take the taxi to Bishkek. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Altay to Bishkek via Altay, Kuitun, Yining, Altynkol, Almaty 1, and Otar in around 31h 52m.

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