There are 7 ways to get from Turkestan to Issyk-Kul (Lake) by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Issyk-Kul International Airport
best- Fly from Turkistan (HSA) to Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU)plane HSA - IKU
7h 33m$194–655Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Turkestan to Almaty 2train 077X
- Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Cholpon-Atabus 404
25h 22m$25–191Train, bus via Shymkent
- Take the train from Turkestan to Shymkenttrain
- Take the bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus 3
- Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Cholpon-Atabus 404
21h$31–139Train, drive
- Take the train from Turkestan to Almaty 2train 077X
- Drive from Almaty 2 to Issyk-Kul (Lake)car
25h$46–220Drive 822.4 km
- Drive from Turkestan to Tamchycar 822.4 km
11h 51m$62–89Fly to Almaty International Airport, drive
- Fly from Turkistan (HSA) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane HSA - ALA
- Drive from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Issyk-Kul (Lake)car
7h 56m$89–270Train, bus via Bishkek
- Take the train from Turkestan to Bischkek 2train 318
- Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Cholpon-Atabus 404
27h 53m
Turkistan (HSA) to Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Turkestan to Issyk-Kul (Lake) is to train and bus which costs $25 - $200 and takes 25h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Turkestan to Issyk-Kul (Lake) is to fly which takes 7h 33m and costs $190 - $700.
The distance between Turkestan and Issyk-Kul (Lake) is 695 km. The road distance is 822.4 km.
The best way to get from Turkestan to Issyk-Kul (Lake) without a car is to train and bus via Shymkent which takes 21h and costs $30 - $140.
It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Turkestan to Issyk-Kul (Lake), including transfers.
Issyk-Kul (Lake) is 1h ahead of Turkestan. It is currently 10:53 PM in Turkestan and 11:53 PM in Issyk-Kul (Lake).
Yes, the driving distance between Turkestan to Issyk-Kul (Lake) is 822 km. It takes approximately 11h 51m to drive from Turkestan to Issyk-Kul (Lake).
There are 406+ hotels available in Issyk-Kul (Lake).
What companies run services between Turkestan, Kazakhstan and Issyk-Kul (Lake), Kyrgyzstan?
Flyr flies from Turkistan (HSA) to Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) once a week.
- Website
- flyr.com
Flights from Turkistan to Issyk-Kul International Airport via Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–650
Flights from Turkistan to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $45–210
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Turkestan to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $9–11
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $16–19
Train from Turkestan to Almaty 2
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–33
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $19–21
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $29–33
Train from Turkestan to Almaty 2
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–33
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $19–21
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $29–33
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Turkestan to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $20–27
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $9–12
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $5–7
Train from Turkestan to Almaty 2
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 58m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–20
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $45–65
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $45–60
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $16–20
Train from Turkestan to Almaty 2
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 58m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–20
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $45–65
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $45–60
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $16–20
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Turkestan to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $50–75
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $75–100
Train from Turkestan to Almaty 2
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–170
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $90–130
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $130–170
Train from Turkestan to Almaty 2
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–170
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $90–130
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $130–170
- Phone
- +996 (312) 92-68-47
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kyrgyz Railways
Train from Turkestan to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Kyrgyz Railways
- Book at
- Kyrgyz Railways
Train from Turkestan to Bischkek 2
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Kyrgyz Railways
- Book at
- Kyrgyz Railways
- Phone
- +77252451241
- [email protected]
- Website
- samal.avokzal.kz
Bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Almaty Sayran Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16
- Schedules at
- samal.avokzal.kz
- Phone
- +7 727 396-70-63
- Website
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
Bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Cholpon-Ata
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–21
- Website
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
Bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Cholpon-Ata
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–21
- Website
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
Bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Cholpon-Ata
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–21
- Website
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
- Phone
- +996 555 452 709
- Website
- avtovokzal.kg
Bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Almaty Sayran Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6
- Book at
- Bishkek City Hall
- Book at
- Tezket.kg
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