What is the cheapest way to get from Omsk to Issyk-Kul (Lake)?

The cheapest way to get from Omsk to Issyk-Kul (Lake) is to bus which costs $50 - $80 and takes 38h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Omsk to Issyk-Kul (Lake)?

The fastest way to get from Omsk to Issyk-Kul (Lake) is to fly which takes 9h 22m and costs $140 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Omsk and Issyk-Kul (Lake)?

No, there is no direct bus from Omsk to Issyk-Kul (Lake). However, there are services departing from Park Pobedy and arriving at Cholpon-Ata via Omsk Airport, Omsk Bus station, Saparzhai bus station and Almaty Sayran Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 47m.

How far is it from Omsk to Issyk-Kul (Lake)?

The distance between Omsk and Issyk-Kul (Lake) is 1405 km. The road distance is 1950.8 km.

How do I travel from Omsk to Issyk-Kul (Lake) without a car?

The best way to get from Omsk to Issyk-Kul (Lake) without a car is to bus which takes 38h 47m and costs $50 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Omsk to Issyk-Kul (Lake)?

It takes approximately 9h 22m to get from Omsk to Issyk-Kul (Lake), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Omsk to Issyk-Kul (Lake) bus from?

Omsk to Issyk-Kul (Lake) bus services, operated by Avtovokzaly.ru, depart from Omsk Bus station.

Bus or fly from Omsk to Issyk-Kul (Lake)?

The best way to get from Omsk to Issyk-Kul (Lake) is to fly which takes 9h 22m and costs $140 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $80 and takes 38h 47m.

Where does the Omsk to Issyk-Kul (Lake) bus arrive?

Omsk to Issyk-Kul (Lake) bus services, operated by Avtovokzaly.ru, arrive at Saparzhai bus station.

Can I drive from Omsk to Issyk-Kul (Lake)?

Yes, the driving distance between Omsk to Issyk-Kul (Lake) is 1951 km. It takes approximately 22h 45m to drive from Omsk to Issyk-Kul (Lake).

Where can I stay near Issyk-Kul (Lake)?

There are 584+ hotels available in Issyk-Kul (Lake).

Omsk to Issyk-Kul (Lake) - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Omsk to Issyk-Kul (Lake) by plane, train, car, or bus

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Omsk (OMS) to Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU)plane OMS - IKU
9h 22m
$140–650
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Omsk Bus station to Saparzhai bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Cholpon-Atabus 404
38h 47m
$53–78
Train, drive
1. Take the train from Omsk-Pass to Petropavlovsktrain
2. Take the train from Petropavlovsk to Almaty 2train
3. Drive from Almaty 2 to Issyk-Kul (Lake)car
35h 5m
$117–465
Drive 1,950.8 km
1. Drive from Omsk to Tamchycar 1,950.8 km
22h 45m
$160–231
Train, drive via Astana
1. Take the train from Omsk-Pass to Astana Nurly Zholtrain
2. Take the train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Almaty 2train
3. Drive from Almaty 2 to Issyk-Kul (Lake)car
40h 47m
$133–451

Omsk (OMS) to Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) flights

9Weekly Planes

11h 43mAverage Duration

$143Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,405 km
Duration: 9h 22m

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

S7 Airlines, Unilode, and two other airlines fly from Omsk (OMS) to Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Pobedy to Cholpon-Ata via Omsk Airport, Omsk Bus station, Saparzhai bus station, and Almaty Sayran Bus Station in around 38h 47m.

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