There are 5 ways to get from Tashkent to Issyk-Kul (Lake) by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Tashkent International Airport (TAS) to Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU)plane TAS - IKU
3h 41m$190–600Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Tashkent Central to Almaty 2train 001Ь
- Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Cholpon-Atabus 404
24h 27m$22–39Bus
- Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Cholpon-Atabus 404
19h 37m$35–47Train, drive
- Take the train from Tashkent Central to Almaty 2train 001Ь
- Drive from Almaty 2 to Issyk-Kul (Lake)car
24h 4m$44–69Drive 796.6 km
- Drive from Tashkent to Tamchycar 796.6 km
11h 32m$71–102
Tashkent International Airport (TAS) to Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tashkent to Issyk-Kul (Lake) is to train and bus which costs $22 - $40 and takes 24h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Tashkent to Issyk-Kul (Lake) is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs $190 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Tashkent station to Issyk-Kul (Lake). However, there are services departing from Tashkent bus station and arriving at Cholpon-Ata via Almaty Sayran Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 37m.
The distance between Tashkent and Issyk-Kul (Lake) is 650 km. The road distance is 796.6 km.
The best way to get from Tashkent to Issyk-Kul (Lake) without a car is to bus which takes 19h 37m and costs $35 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Tashkent to Issyk-Kul (Lake), including transfers.
Tashkent to Issyk-Kul (Lake) bus services, operated by Tashkent Bus Terminal, depart from Tashkent bus station.
The best way to get from Tashkent to Issyk-Kul (Lake) is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs $190 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $50 and takes 19h 37m.
Tashkent to Issyk-Kul (Lake) bus services, operated by Tashkent Bus Terminal, arrive at Almaty Sayran Bus Station.
Issyk-Kul (Lake) is 1h ahead of Tashkent. It is currently 8:05 AM in Tashkent and 9:05 AM in Issyk-Kul (Lake).
What companies run services between Tashkent, Uzbekistan and Issyk-Kul (Lake), Kyrgyzstan?
Unilode flies from Tashkent International Airport (TAS) to Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Amir Temur Avenue to Cholpon-Ata via Olmazor, Tashkent bus station, and Almaty Sayran Bus Station in around 19h 37m.
- Website
- unilode.com
Flights from Tashkent International Airport to Issyk-Kul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Tashkent Central to Almaty 2
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $40–60
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $29–40
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $14–20
Train from Tashkent Central to Almaty 2
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $40–60
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $29–40
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $14–20
- Phone
- +99871 207-87-00
- [email protected]
- Website
- uztrans.uz
Bus from Tashkent bus station to Almaty Sayran Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27
- Website
- https://uztrans.uz/en
- Schedules at
- https://crm.avtoticket.uz/timetable
- Book at
- https://avtoticket.uz/
- Phone
- +7 727 396-70-63
- Website
- ma-sairan.kz
Bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Cholpon-Ata
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–20
- Website
- https://ma-sairan.kz/
- Schedules at
- https://ma-sairan.kz/расписание-автобусов
Bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Cholpon-Ata
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–20
- Website
- https://ma-sairan.kz/
- Schedules at
- https://ma-sairan.kz/расписание-автобусов
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Tashkent to Issyk-Kul (Lake) is 797 km. It takes approximately 11h 32m to drive from Tashkent to Issyk-Kul (Lake).
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