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How to get fromShymkent to Bischkek 2by bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Shymkent to Bischkek 2 by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus bus 6
    10h 20m
    $16–18

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Shymkent to Bischkek 2train train 318
    12h 3m

  3. Drive 453.3 km

    1. Drive from Shymkent to Bischkek 2car car 453.3 km
    6h 56m
    $34–49

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane plane CIT - ALA
    2. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus bus
    8h 1m
    $50–90

Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) flights

Calendar69Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Shymkent to Bischkek 2.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 481.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 20m

What companies run services between Shymkent, Kazakhstan and Bischkek 2, Kyrgyzstan?

Shymkent Samal Bus Terminal operates a bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Bishkek Avtovokzal 3 times a week. Tickets cost $13 and the journey takes 10h. Alternatively, Kyrgyz Railways (КТЖ) operates a train from Shymkent to Bischkek 2 twice a week, and the journey takes 12h 3m.

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