What is the cheapest way to get from Bishkek to Altai Mountains?

The cheapest way to get from Bishkek to Altai Mountains is to bus and taxi which costs $95 - $120 and takes 2 days 15h.

What is the fastest way to get from Bishkek to Altai Mountains?

The fastest way to get from Bishkek to Altai Mountains is to bus and fly and taxi which takes 20h 39m and costs $1,000 - $1,900.

How far is it from Bishkek to Altai Mountains?

The distance between Bishkek and Altai Mountains is 1518 km. The road distance is 1796.1 km.

How do I travel from Bishkek to Altai Mountains without a car?

The best way to get from Bishkek to Altai Mountains without a car is to train and bus and taxi via Chu which takes 2 days 11h and costs .

How long does it take to get from Bishkek to Altai Mountains?

It takes approximately 20h 39m to get from Bishkek to Altai Mountains, including transfers.

Can I drive from Bishkek to Altai Mountains?

Yes, the driving distance between Bishkek to Altai Mountains is 1796 km. It takes approximately 24h 52m to drive from Bishkek to Altai Mountains.

Bishkek to Altai Mountains - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Bishkek to Altai Mountains by bus, plane, taxi, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, fly to Ölgii Airport, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Ölgii Airport (ULG)plane ALA - ULG
3. Take the taxi from Ölgii Airport (ULG) to Altai Mountainstaxi
20h 39m
$1,042–1,854
Bus, taxi
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Saparzhai bus stationbus 205
3. Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Ölgiibus
4. Take the taxi from Ölgii to Altai Mountainstaxi
2d 15h
$98–116
Train, bus, taxi via Chu
1. Take the train from Bischkek 2 to Chutrain 405
2. Take the train from Chu to Astana 1train
3. Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Ölgiibus
4. Take the taxi from Ölgii to Altai Mountainstaxi
2d 11h
Drive 1,796.1 km
1. Drive from Bishkek to Altai Mountainscar 1,796.1 km
24h 52m
$232–334
Bus, fly to Altay Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Altay Airport (AAT)plane ALA - AAT
3. Drive from Altay Airport (AAT) to Altai Mountainscar
22h 35m
$315–549
Train, bus, taxi
1. Take the train from Bischkek 2 to Astana Nurly Zholtrain 405
2. Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Ölgiibus
3. Take the taxi from Ölgii to Altai Mountainstaxi
2d 14h

Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Ölgii Airport (ULG) flights

5Weekly Planes

14hAverage Duration

$556Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bishkek to Altai Mountains.

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Distance: 1,517.9 km
Duration: 20h 39m

What companies run services between Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan and Altai Mountains, Bayan-Ölgiy, Mongolia?

There is no direct connection from Bishkek to Altai Mountains. However, you can take the taxi to Bishkek Avtovokzal, take the bus to Almaty Sayran Bus Station, take the taxi to Almaty International Airport (ALA) airport, fly to Ölgii Airport (ULG), then take the taxi to Altai Mountains. Alternatively, you can take the train to Chu, take the train to Astana 1, walk to Saparzhai bus station, take the bus to Ölgii, then take the taxi to Altai Mountains.

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