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How to get fromBishkek to Shymbulakby bus, car, train, plane, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Pokrovkabus bus 475
    2. Drive from Pokrovka to Shymbulakcar car
    8h 9m
    $17–24

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Bischkek 2 to Turksibtrain train 317 / ...
    2. Take the train from Turksib to Borandytrain train 077Т / ...
    10h 34m

  3. Drive  346.4 km

    1. Drive from Bishkek to Shymbulakcar car 346.4 km
    5h 32m
    $40–58

  4. Bus, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Taraz Airport (DMB)plane plane ALA - DMB
    3. Take the taxi from Taraz Airport (DMB) to Shymbulaktaxi taxi
    8h 54m
    $164–330

Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Taraz Airport (DMB) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 425.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 9m

What companies run services between Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan and Shymbulak, Jambyl Region, Kazakhstan?

You can take a train from Bischkek 2 to Shymbulak via Turksib and Borandy in around 10h 34m.

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