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How to get fromChunkurchak to Issyk-Kul (Lake)by train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Chunkurchak to Issyk-Kul (Lake) by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Bischkek 2 to Rybachyetrain train 608
    2. Take the taxi from Rybachye to Issyk-Kul (Lake)taxi taxi
    6h 24m
    $23–34

  2. Drive 244 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chunkurchak to Tamchycar car 244 km
    3h 57m
    $19–27

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Chunkurchak to Bishkek Avtovokzaltaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Cholpon-Atabus bus 404
    11h 21m
    $20–33

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chunkurchak to Tamchytaxi taxi 244 km
    3h 57m
    $45–60

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  • Distance: 290 km
  • Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Chunkurchak, Kyrgyzstan and Issyk-Kul (Lake), Kyrgyzstan?

There is no direct connection from Chunkurchak to Issyk-Kul (Lake). However, you can take the taxi to Bischkek 2, take the train to Rybachye, then take the taxi to Issyk-Kul (Lake). Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Bishkek Avtovokzal, take the bus to Almaty Sayran Bus Station, then take the bus to Cholpon-Ata.

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