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

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There are 4 ways to get from Bishkek to Karaganda by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF)plane plane ALA - KGF
    8h 30m
    $78–148

  2. Drive 969.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bishkek to Karagandacar car 969.2 km
    9h 47m
    $73–105

  3. Train via Chu

    1. Take the train from Bischkek 2 to Chutrain train 405
    2. Take the train from Chu to Karaganda Passtrain train 056X / ...
    20h 31m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Bischkek 2 to Karaganda Passtrain train 405
    21h 1m

Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bishkek to Karaganda.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,034.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 30m

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

You can take a train from Bischkek 2 to Karaganda Pass via Chu in around 20h 31m.

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