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There are 3 ways to get from Leh to Bishkek by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Almaty International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane plane IXL - ALA
    2. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus bus
    13h 19m
    $354–1,020

  2. Drive 1,736.5 km

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    1. Drive from Leh to Bishkekcar car 1,736.5 km
    27h 44m
    $205–296

  3. Fly to Tashkent International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) to Tashkent International Airport (TAS)plane plane IXL - TAS
    2. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus bus
    16h 42m
    $319–853

Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration8h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$344Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,285.5 km
  • Duration: 13h 19m

What companies run services between Leh, India and Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan?

There is no direct connection from Leh to Bishkek. However, you can take the taxi to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) airport, fly to Almaty International Airport (ALA), walk to Ogareva, take the line 92 bus to Sayran, walk to Almaty Sayran Bus Station, take the bus to Bishkek Avtovokzal, then take the taxi to Bishkek. Alternatively, you can drive from Leh to Bishkek in around 27h 44m.

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