There are 3 ways to get from Balqash to Bishkek by bus, train, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Balqash to Bishkek is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 6h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Balqash to Bishkek is to drive which takes 6h 56m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Balqash to Bishkek. However, there are services departing from Balhash and arriving at Prospekt Manasa via Kozhzavod. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 34m.
The distance between Balqash and Bishkek is 617 km. The road distance is 611.6 km.
The best way to get from Balqash to Bishkek without a car is to bus which takes 12h 34m and costs .
It takes approximately 12h 34m to get from Balqash to Bishkek, including transfers.
Balqash to Bishkek bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, depart from Balhash station.
Balqash to Bishkek bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, arrive at Bishkek Avtovokzal station.
Bishkek is 1h ahead of Balqash. It is currently 11:14 PM in Balqash and 12:14 AM in Bishkek.
Yes, the driving distance between Balqash to Bishkek is 612 km. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Balqash to Bishkek.
What companies run services between Balqash, Kazakhstan and Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan?
Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal operates a bus from Balhash to Bishkek Avtovokzal once a week, and the journey takes 12h 3m.
- Phone
- +996 (312) 92-68-47
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kyrgyz Railways
Train from Shyganak to Bischkek 2
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 38m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Kyrgyz Railways
- Book at
- Kyrgyz Railways
Bus from Balhash to Bishkek Avtovokzal
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 3m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
Bus from Balhash to Shyganak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
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