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How to get fromBishkek to Baikonurby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bishkek to Baikonur by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus, fly, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Kyzylorda Airport (KZO)plane plane ALA - KZO
    3. Take the train from Kyzylorda to Toretamtrain train
    13h 11m
    $99–219

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Shymkent Samal Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Toretambus bus 10
    26h 57m
    $26–27

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Bischkek 2 to Toretamtrain train 317
    24h 46m

  4. Drive  1,136.2 km

    1. Drive from Bishkek to Baikonurcar car 1,136.2 km
    16h 24m
    $130–188

  5. Train via Chu

    1. Take the train from Bischkek 2 to Chutrain train 405
    2. Take the train from Chu to Toretamtrain train 041Ц / ...
    30h 39m

Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Kyzylorda Airport (KZO) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration2h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,424.6 km
  • Duration: 13h 11m

What companies run services between Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan and Baikonur, Kazakhstan?

Kyrgyz Railways (КТЖ) operates a train from Bischkek 2 to Toretam twice a week, and the journey takes 24h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Prospekt Manasa to Toretam via Kozhzavod, Bishkek Avtovokzal, and Shymkent Samal Bus Station in around 26h 57m.

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