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How to get fromIssyk-Kul (Lake) to Kashgarby car, plane, taxi, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Issyk-Kul (Lake) to Kashgar by car, plane, taxi, or bus

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  1. Drive, fly

    best
    1. Drive from Issyk-Kul (Lake) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)car car
    2. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Kashgar Airport (KHG)plane plane ALA - KHG
    10h 3m
    ¥2,276–4,239

  2. Drive  573.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tamchy to Kashgarcar car 573.2 km
    7h 56m
    ¥493–711

  3. Taxi, bus

    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
    3. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Kashgarbus bus
    22h 27m
    ¥720–745

Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Kashgar Airport (KHG) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket¥708Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 910.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Issyk-Kul (Lake) to Kashgar. However, you can drive to Almaty International Airport (ALA) airport, fly to Kashgar Airport (KHG), then take the taxi to Kashgar. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Balykchy bus station, take the bus to Bishkek Avtovokzal, take the bus to Kashgar, then take the taxi to Kashgar.

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