What is the cheapest way to get from Astana to Cholpon-Ata?

The cheapest way to get from Astana to Cholpon-Ata is to bus which costs $29 - $45 and takes 25h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Astana to Cholpon-Ata?

The fastest way to get from Astana to Cholpon-Ata is to fly which takes 5h 44m and costs $120 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Astana and Cholpon-Ata?

No, there is no direct bus from Astana station to Cholpon-Ata. However, there are services departing from Saparzhai bus station and arriving at Cholpon-Ata via Almaty Sayran Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 16m.

How far is it from Astana to Cholpon-Ata?

The distance between Astana and Cholpon-Ata is 1078 km. The road distance is 1405.1 km.

How do I travel from Astana to Cholpon-Ata without a car?

The best way to get from Astana to Cholpon-Ata without a car is to bus which takes 25h 16m and costs $29 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Astana to Cholpon-Ata?

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Astana to Cholpon-Ata, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Astana to Cholpon-Ata bus from?

Astana to Cholpon-Ata bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, depart from Saparzhai bus station.

Bus or fly from Astana to Cholpon-Ata?

The best way to get from Astana to Cholpon-Ata is to fly which takes 5h 44m and costs $120 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $45 and takes 25h 16m.

Where does the Astana to Cholpon-Ata bus arrive?

Astana to Cholpon-Ata bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, arrive at Almaty Sayran Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Astana and Cholpon-Ata?

Cholpon-Ata is 1h ahead of Astana. It is currently 10:40 AM in Astana and 11:40 AM in Cholpon-Ata.

Can I drive from Astana to Cholpon-Ata?

Yes, the driving distance between Astana to Cholpon-Ata is 1405 km. It takes approximately 15h 10m to drive from Astana to Cholpon-Ata.

Where can I stay near Cholpon-Ata?

There are 588+ hotels available in Cholpon-Ata.

Astana to Cholpon-Ata - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Astana to Cholpon-Ata by plane, train, car, or bus

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU)plane NQZ - IKU
5h 44m
$128–331
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Astana 1 to Almaty 2train 106Т / ...
2. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Cholpon-Atabus 404
23h 10m
$26–54
Train, drive
1. Take the train from Astana 1 to Almaty 2train 106Т / ...
2. Drive from Almaty 2 to Cholpon-Atacar
22h 47m
$48–84
Bus
1. Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus A500
2. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Cholpon-Atabus 404
25h 16m
$29–41
Drive 1,405.1 km
1. Drive from Astana to Cholpon-Atacar 1,405.1 km
15h 10m
$105–152
Train, bus via Карасу
1. Take the train from Astana 1 to Almaty 1train 044Ц / ...
2. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Cholpon-Atabus 404
31h 31m
$26–54

Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) flights

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3h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,078.2 km
Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Astana, Kazakhstan and Cholpon-Ata, Ysyk-Köl, Kyrgyzstan?

Flyr and World Ticket fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saparzhai bus station to Cholpon-Ata via Almaty Sayran Bus Station in around 25h 16m.

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