There are 7 ways to get from Astana to Bishkek by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Almaty International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane NQZ - ALA
- Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus
10h 11m$63–103Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus М101
26h 31m$32–33Train
- Take the train from Astana 1 to Chutrain 056Ц / ...
- Take the train from Chu to Bischkek 2train 406
24h 33mDrive 1,184.2 km
- Drive from Astana to Bishkekcar 1,184.2 km
11h 56m$89–128Fly Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Taraz Airport, train
- Fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Taraz Airport (DMB)plane NQZ - DMB
- Take the train from Taraz to Bischkek 2train
12h 6mFly Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Shymkent International Airport, train
- Fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT)plane NQZ - CIT
- Take the train from Shymkent to Bischkek 2train
16h 48mTrain to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport, fly to Almaty International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Astana 1 to Karaganda Passtrain
- Fly from Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane KGF - ALA
- Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus
13h 29m$71–162
Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Astana to Bishkek is to bus which costs $31 - $33 and takes 26h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Astana to Bishkek is to fly and bus which takes 10h 11m and costs $60 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Astana station to Bishkek. However, there are services departing from Saparzhai bus station and arriving at Prospekt Manasa via Kozhzavod. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Astana to Bishkek. However, there are services departing from Astana 1 and arriving at Bischkek 2 via Chu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 33m.
The distance between Astana and Bishkek is 1229 km. The road distance is 1184.2 km.
The best way to get from Astana to Bishkek without a car is to train which takes 24h 33m and costs .
It takes approximately 10h 11m to get from Astana to Bishkek, including transfers.
Astana to Bishkek bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, depart from Saparzhai bus station.
Astana to Bishkek train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Astana 1 station.
The best way to get from Astana to Bishkek is to train which takes 24h 33m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $31 - $33 and takes 26h 31m.
What companies run services between Astana, Kazakhstan and Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan?
You can take a train from Astana 1 to Bischkek 2 via Chu in around 24h 33m. Alternatively, Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal operates a bus from Saparzhai bus station to Bishkek Avtovokzal once a week. Tickets cost $30 and the journey takes 26h.
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Shymkent International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Flights from Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–460
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Astana 1 to Chu
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $21–23
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $31–35
Train from Astana 1 to Karaganda Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–20
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $10–12
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $17–20
- Phone
- +7 727 396-70-63
- Website
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
Bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Bishkek Avtovokzal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
Bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Bishkek Avtovokzal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
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More Questions & Answers
Astana to Bishkek bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, arrive at Bishkek Avtovokzal station.
Bishkek is 1h ahead of Astana. It is currently 7:00 AM in Astana and 8:00 AM in Bishkek.
Astana to Bishkek train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Chu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Astana to Bishkek is 1184 km. It takes approximately 11h 56m to drive from Astana to Bishkek.
There are 1012+ hotels available in Bishkek.