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How to get fromChiang Mai to Bishkekby plane, bus, car, taxi, or train

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

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  1. Fly to Almaty International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane plane CNX - ALA
    2. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus bus
    15h 24m
    $246–519

  2. Fly to Kashgar Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Kashgar Airport (KHG)plane plane CNX - KHG
    2. Drive from Kashgar Airport (KHG) to Bishkekcar car
    21h 22m
    $466–1,225

  3. Fly to Issyk-Kul International Airport, taxi, train

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU)plane plane CNX - IKU
    2. Take the taxi from Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) to Rybachyetaxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Rybachye to Bischkek 2train train
    17h 5m
    $504–1,348

  4. Fly to Taraz Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Taraz Airport (DMB)plane plane CNX - DMB
    2. Take the train from Taraz to Bischkek 2train train
    23h 24m

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration11h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$238Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,675.4 km
  • Duration: 15h 24m

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Mai to Bishkek. However, you can fly to Almaty International Airport (ALA), walk to Ogareva, take the line 92 bus to Sayran, walk to Almaty Sayran Bus Station, take the bus to Bishkek Avtovokzal, then take the taxi to Bishkek. Alternatively, you can fly to Kashgar Airport (KHG) then drive to Bishkek.

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