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How to get fromIssyk-Kul Airport (IKU) to Bishkekby taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Issyk-Kul Airport (IKU) to Bishkek by taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Issyk-Kul Airport (IKU) to Balykchy bus stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Balykchy bus station to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus bus
    4h 14m
    $17–20

  2. Taxi, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Issyk-Kul Airport (IKU) to Rybachyetaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Rybachye to Bischkek 2train train 609
    4h 55m
    $12–20

  3. Drive 219.6 km

    1. Drive from Issyk-Kul Airport (IKU) to Bishkekcar car 219.6 km
    3h 12m
    $17–24

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Issyk-Kul Airport (IKU) to Bishkektaxi taxi 219.6 km
    3h 12m
    $40–55

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  • Distance: 234.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Issyk-Kul Airport (IKU), Kyrgyzstan and Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan?

There is no direct connection from Issyk-Kul Airport (IKU) to Bishkek. However, you can take the taxi to Balykchy bus station, take the bus to Bishkek Avtovokzal, take the taxi to Kozhzavod, then take the line 4 bus to Prospekt Manasa. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Rybachye then take the train to Bischkek 2.

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