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

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There are 5 ways to get from Bishkek to Penza 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 Ternovka Airport (PEZ)plane plane ALA - PEZ
    19h 32m
    ₽14,488–56,762

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Tashkent bus stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Penza Bus stationbus bus
    2d 18h
    ₽8,290–8,723

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Bischkek 2 to Penza-1train train 317
    2d 13h
    ₽20,000–32,000

  4. Drive  3,035.3 km

    1. Drive from Bishkek to Penzacar car 3,035.3 km
    42h 33m
    ₽20,710–29,914

  5. Train via Saratov

    1. Take the train from Bischkek 2 to Chutrain train 405
    2. Take the train from Chu to Saratov 1 Passtrain train
    3. Take the train from Saratov 1 Pass to Penza 1train train
    3d 3h

Bishkek to Penza by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration2d 13hAverage Duration
Ticket₽20,000Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,842.4 km
  • Duration: 19h 32m

What companies run services between Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan and Penza, Russia?

Kyrgyz Railways (КТЖ) operates a train from Bischkek 2 to Penza-1 twice a week. Tickets cost ₽20,000–32,000 and the journey takes 2d 13h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Prospekt Manasa to Penza Bus station via Kozhzavod, Bishkek Avtovokzal, and Tashkent bus station in around 2d 18h.

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