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

The cheapest way to get from Turkestan to Issyk-Kul (Lake) is to train and bus which costs $25 - $200 and takes 25h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Turkestan to Issyk-Kul (Lake) is to fly and drive which takes 7h 56m and costs $85 - $270.

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

The distance between Turkestan and Issyk-Kul (Lake) is 1180 km. The road distance is 822.3 km.

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

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.

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

It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Turkestan to Issyk-Kul (Lake), including transfers.

What is the time difference between Turkestan and Issyk-Kul (Lake)?

Issyk-Kul (Lake) is 1h ahead of Turkestan. It is currently 3:57 AM in Turkestan and 4:57 AM in Issyk-Kul (Lake).

Can I drive from Turkestan to 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).

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

There are 421+ hotels available in Issyk-Kul (Lake).

Turkestan to Issyk-Kul (Lake) - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Turkestan to Issyk-Kul (Lake) by plane, car, train, or bus

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Fly from Turkistan, drive
best
1. Fly from Turkistan (HSA) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane HSA - ALA
2. Drive from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Issyk-Kul (Lake)car
7h 56m
$89–270
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Turkestan to Almaty 2train 077X
2. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Cholpon-Atabus 404
25h 22m
$25–191
Train, bus via Shymkent
1. Take the train from Turkestan to Shymkenttrain
2. Take the bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus 3
3. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Cholpon-Atabus 404
21h
$31–140
Train, drive
1. Take the train from Turkestan to Almaty 2train 077X
2. Drive from Almaty 2 to Issyk-Kul (Lake)car
24h 59m
$46–220
Drive 822.3 km
1. Drive from Turkestan to Tamchycar 822.3 km
11h 51m
$62–89
Train to Shymkent International Airport, fly, drive
1. Take the train from Turkestan to Shymkenttrain
2. Fly from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane CIT - ALA
3. Drive from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Issyk-Kul (Lake)car
12h 4m
$82–239
Train, bus via Bishkek
1. Take the train from Turkestan to Bischkek 2train 318
2. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Cholpon-Atabus 404
27h 52m

Turkistan (HSA) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) flights

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1h 25mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Turkestan to Issyk-Kul (Lake).

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Distance: 1,180.1 km
Duration: 7h 56m

What companies run services between Turkestan, Kazakhstan and Issyk-Kul (Lake), Kyrgyzstan?

There is no direct connection from Turkestan to Issyk-Kul (Lake). However, you can take the taxi to Turkistan-Airport-HSA airport, fly to Almaty International Airport (ALA), then drive to Issyk-Kul (Lake). Alternatively, you can take a train from Turkestan to Cholpon-Ata via Shymkent, Shymkent Samal Bus Station, and Almaty Sayran Bus Station in around 21h.

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