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How to get fromBishkek to Zharkentby car, train, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Bishkek to Zharkent by car, train, or bus

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  1. Drive, train

    best
    1. Drive from Bishkek to Otarcar car
    2. Take the train from Otar to Almaty 1train train
    3. Take the train from Almaty 1 to Kerimagashtrain train
    10h 45m
    $29–126

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Zharkentbus bus 157
    11h 44m
    $14–19

  3. Drive  527.5 km

    1. Drive from Bishkek to Zharkentcar car 527.5 km
    6h
    $40–57

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  • Distance: 571.7 km
  • Duration: 10h 45m

What companies run services between Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan and Zharkent, Almaty Oblysy, Kazakhstan?

You can take a vehicle from Bishkek to Zharkent via Bishkek Avtovokzal and Almaty Sayran Bus Station in around 11h 44m.

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