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How to get fromSemey to Karakolby train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Semey to Karakol by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus via Карасу

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    1. Take the train from Semey to Almaty 1train train 031Ц / ...
    2. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Karakolbus bus 424 / ...
    28h 47m
    $29–51

  2. Drive  1,327.5 km

    1. Drive from Semey to Karakolcar car 1,327.5 km
    18h 49m
    $100–144

  3. Fly to Issyk-Kul International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Semey Airport (PLX) to Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU)plane plane PLX - IKU
    2. Take the taxi from Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) to Karakoltaxi taxi
    18h 46m
    $219–700

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Semey to Almaty 2train train 301Н
    2. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Karakolbus bus 424 / ...
    30h 7m
    $104–194

  5. Fly to Almaty International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Semey Airport (PLX) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane plane PLX - ALA
    2. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Karakolbus bus
    10h 30m
    $78–163

Semey Airport (PLX) to Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration21h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$188Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,429.9 km
  • Duration: 28h 47m

What companies run services between Semey, Kazakhstan and Karakol, Kyrgyzstan?

There is no direct connection from Semey to Karakol. However, you can take the train to Almaty 1, walk to Almaty 1, take the line 36 bus to Fire Station 11, walk to Avtomobilny zavod, take the line 92 bus to Sayran, walk to Almaty Sayran Bus Station, then take the bus to Karakol. Alternatively, you can drive from Semey to Karakol in around 18h 49m.

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