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How to get fromEurope to Issyk-Kul (Lake)by train, plane, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Europe to Issyk-Kul (Lake) by train, plane, or car

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  1. Train, fly

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    1. Take the train from Bebra Bahnhof to Fulda Bahnhoftrain train
    2. Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain train
    3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU)plane plane FRA - IKU
    18h 7m
    $469–1,135

  2. Drive 5,863.1 km

    1. Drive from Europe to Tamchycar car 5,863.1 km
    3d 5h
    $966–1,395

Frankfurt (FRA) to Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration15h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$430Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,315.4 km
  • Duration: 18h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Europe to Issyk-Kul (Lake). However, you can take the line 260 bus to Sontra Breitwiese, walk to Sontra Bahnhof, take the train to Bebra Bahnhof, take the train to Fulda Bahnhof, take the train to Frankfurt, walk to Frankfurt (FRA) airport, then fly to Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU). Alternatively, you can drive from Europe to Tamchy in around 3d 5h.

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