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How to get fromBishkek to Cape Townby bus, plane, train, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Bishkek to Cape Town by bus, plane, train, or taxi

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  1. Bus to Almaty International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane ALA - CPT
    23h 48m
    R 7,359–21,415

  2. Train, taxi to Issyk-Kul International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bischkek 2 to Rybachyetrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Rybachye to Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU)taxi taxi
    3. Fly from Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane IKU - CPT
    32h 44m
    R 28,318–85,453

  3. Bus to Tashkent International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Tashkent bus stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tashkent International Airport (TAS) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane TAS - CPT
    30h 47m
    R 8,550–24,669

  4. Train to Taraz Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bischkek 2 to Taraztrain train
    2. Fly from Taraz Airport (DMB) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane DMB - CPT
    35h 53m

Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration17h 12mAverage Duration
TicketR 7,369Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,710.4 km
  • Duration: 23h 48m

What companies run services between Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan and Cape Town, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Bishkek to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town International Airport (CPT), then take the taxi to Cape Town. Alternatively, you can take the train to Rybachye, take the taxi to Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) airport, fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT), then take the taxi to Cape Town.

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