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How to get fromIssyk-Kul (Lake) to Bishkekby taxi, bus, train, car, or towncar

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There are 5 ways to get from Issyk-Kul (Lake) to Bishkek by taxi, bus, train, car, or towncar

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Issyk-Kul (Lake) to Balykchy bus stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Balykchy bus station to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus bus
    4h 47m
    $22–31

  2. Taxi, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Issyk-Kul (Lake) to Rybachyetaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Rybachye to Bischkek 2train train 609
    5h 28m
    $19–27

  3. Drive  215.8 km

    1. Drive from Tamchy to Bishkekcar car 215.8 km
    3h 8m
    $25–36

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Tamchy to Bishkektaxi taxi 215.8 km
    3h 8m
    $40–55

  5. Towncar

    1. Take a town car from Issyk-Kul (Lake) to Bishkektowncar towncar 252.7 km
    3h 45m
    $46

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Map of how to get from Issyk-Kul (Lake) to Bishkek.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 267.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Issyk-Kul (Lake) 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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