What is the cheapest way to get from Ulaanbaatar to Karakol?

The cheapest way to get from Ulaanbaatar to Karakol is to train and bus which costs $200 - $410 and takes 4 days 11h.

What is the fastest way to get from Ulaanbaatar to Karakol?

The fastest way to get from Ulaanbaatar to Karakol is to taxi and fly and bus which takes 13h 4m and costs $320 - $750.

How far is it from Ulaanbaatar to Karakol?

The distance between Ulaanbaatar and Karakol is 2818 km. The road distance is 2918.7 km.

How do I travel from Ulaanbaatar to Karakol without a car?

The best way to get from Ulaanbaatar to Karakol without a car is to train and bus which takes 4 days 11h and costs $200 - $410.

How long does it take to get from Ulaanbaatar to Karakol?

It takes approximately 13h 4m to get from Ulaanbaatar to Karakol, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Ulaanbaatar and Karakol?

Karakol is 2h behind Ulaanbaatar. It is currently 1:38 AM in Ulaanbaatar and 11:38 PM in Karakol.

Can I drive from Ulaanbaatar to Karakol?

Yes, the driving distance between Ulaanbaatar to Karakol is 2919 km. It takes approximately 41h 53m to drive from Ulaanbaatar to Karakol.

Where can I stay near Karakol?

There are 305+ hotels available in Karakol.

Ulaanbaatar to Karakol - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

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

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Taxi, fly to Almaty International Airport, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Ulaanbaatar to New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)taxi
2. Fly from New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane UBN - ALA
3. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Karakolbus
13h 4m
$322–735
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ulaanbaatar to Sliudianka 1train 305
2. Take the train from Sliudianka 1 to Novosibirsk Gltrain
3. Take the train from Novosibirsk-Glavny to Almaty 2train
4. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Karakolbus 424 / ...
4d 11h
$207–409
Drive 2,918.7 km
1. Drive from Ulaanbaatar to Karakolcar 2,918.7 km
41h 53m
$376–543
Taxi, fly to Issyk-Kul International Airport
1. Take the taxi from Ulaanbaatar to New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)taxi
2. Fly from New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN) to Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU)plane UBN - IKU
3. Take the taxi from Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) to Karakoltaxi
13h 15m
$509–1,012
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dragon Bus Terminal to Sühbaatarbus
2. Take the train from Sühbaatar to Ulan-Udetrain
3. Take the train from Ulan-Ude to Omsk-Passtrain
4. Take the train from Omsk-Pass to Karaganda Passtrain
5. Take the bus from Karagandy to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus
6. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Karakolbus
4d 15h
$245–470

New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) flights

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Distance: 2,818.1 km
Duration: 13h 4m

What companies run services between Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia and Karakol, Kyrgyzstan?

There is no direct connection from Ulaanbaatar to Karakol. However, you can take the taxi to New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN) airport, fly to Almaty International Airport (ALA), walk to Ogareva, take the line 92 bus to Sayran, walk to Almaty Sayran Bus Station, then take the bus to Karakol. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ulaanbaatar to Karakol via Sliudianka 1, Novosibirsk-Glavny, Almaty 2, Abylay Khana, Sayran, and Almaty Sayran Bus Station in around 4d 11h.

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