There are 4 ways to get from Bishkek to Almaty 1 by car, train, or bus
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Drive, train
best- Drive from Bishkek to Otarcar
- Take the train from Otar to Almaty 1train 034T / ...
3h 53m$13–121Bus
- Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus
5h 30m$14–17Drive 244.9 km
- Drive from Bishkek to Almaty 1car 244.9 km
3h 4m$19–27Train
- Take the train from Bischkek 2 to Chutrain 405
- Take the train from Chu to Almaty 1train 022T / ...
13h 24m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bishkek to Almaty 1 is to bus which costs $14 - $17 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Bishkek to Almaty 1 is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Bishkek to Almaty 1 station. However, there are services departing from Bishkek Avtovokzal and arriving at Almaty Sayran Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Bishkek to Almaty 1. However, there are services departing from Bischkek 2 and arriving at Almaty 1 via Chu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 24m.
The distance between Bishkek and Almaty 1 is 255 km. The road distance is 244.9 km.
The best way to get from Bishkek to Almaty 1 without a car is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $14 - $17.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Bishkek to Almaty 1, including transfers.
Bishkek to Almaty 1 bus services, operated by Kyrgyz Avtobeketi, depart from Bishkek Avtovokzal station.
Bishkek to Almaty 1 train services, operated by Kyrgyz Railways (КТЖ), depart from Bischkek 2 station.
The best way to get from Bishkek to Almaty 1 is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $14 - $17. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 13h 24m.
What companies run services between Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan and Almaty 1, Kazakhstan?
Kyrgyz Avtobeketi operates a bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Almaty Sayran Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 5h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bischkek 2 to Almaty 1 via Chu in around 13h 24m.
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Otar to Almaty 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $6–8
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $6–9
Train from Chu to Almaty 1
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $8–12
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $8–11
- Phone
- +7 (717) 260-66-60
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Otar to Almaty 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $55–75
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $75–110
Train from Chu to Almaty 1
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $60–90
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $85–130
- Phone
- +996 (312) 30 02 09
- Website
- Kyrgyz Railways
Train from Bischkek 2 to Chu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Kyrgyz Railways
- Book at
- Kyrgyz Railways
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Chu to Almaty 1
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $26–40
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $15–21
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $5–8
- Phone
- +996 312 64-23-27
- [email protected]
- Website
- avtovokzal.kg
Bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Almaty Sayran Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6
- Book at
- Tezket.kg
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More Questions & Answers
Bishkek to Almaty 1 bus services, operated by Kyrgyz Avtobeketi, arrive at Almaty Sayran Bus Station.
Almaty 1 is 1h behind Bishkek. It is currently 7:30 PM in Bishkek and 6:30 PM in Almaty 1.
Bishkek to Almaty 1 train services, operated by Kyrgyz Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Chu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bishkek to Almaty 1 is 245 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Bishkek to Almaty 1.
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