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How to get fromBarnaul to Issyk-Kul (Lake)by train, car, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Barnaul to Issyk-Kul (Lake) by train, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnaul to Almaty 2train train 301Н
    2. Drive from Almaty 2 to Issyk-Kul (Lake)car car
    40h 10m
    $147–265

  2. Fly Barnaul West Airport to Almaty International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Barnaul West Airport (BAX) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane plane BAX - ALA
    2. Drive from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Issyk-Kul (Lake)car car
    24h 17m
    $115–431

  3. Drive  1,937.8 km

    1. Drive from Barnaul to Tamchycar car 1,937.8 km
    27h 45m
    $159–230

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Barnaul to Almaty 2train train 301Н
    2. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Cholpon-Atabus bus 404
    40h 32m
    $126–236

  5. Train to Tolmachevo Airport, fly to Issyk-Kul International Airport

    1. Take the train from Barnaul to Novosibirsk Gltrain train
    2. Fly from Tolmachevo Airport (OVB) to Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU)plane plane OVB - IKU
    14h 54m
    $133–696

Barnaul West Airport (BAX) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration21h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,905.7 km
  • Duration: 40h 10m

What companies run services between Barnaul, Russia and Issyk-Kul (Lake), Kyrgyzstan?

There is no direct connection from Barnaul to Issyk-Kul (Lake). However, you can take the train to Almaty 2 then drive to Issyk-Kul (Lake). Alternatively, you can drive from Barnaul to Tamchy in around 27h 45m.

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