What is the cheapest way to get from Zhangye to Bishkek?

The cheapest way to get from Zhangye to Bishkek is to train and drive which costs $80 - $250 and takes 30h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zhangye to Bishkek?

The fastest way to get from Zhangye to Bishkek is to fly and drive which takes 15h 55m and costs $950 - $2,400.

How far is it from Zhangye to Bishkek?

The distance between Zhangye and Bishkek is 2687 km. The road distance is 2619.6 km.

How long does it take to get from Zhangye to Bishkek?

It takes approximately 30h 59m to get from Zhangye to Bishkek, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Zhangye and Bishkek?

Bishkek is 2h behind Zhangye. It is currently 7:10 AM in Zhangye and 5:10 AM in Bishkek.

Can I drive from Zhangye to Bishkek?

Yes, the driving distance between Zhangye to Bishkek is 2620 km. It takes approximately 26h 17m to drive from Zhangye to Bishkek.

Where can I stay near Bishkek?

There are 1011+ hotels available in Bishkek.

Zhangye to Bishkek - 7 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Zhangye to Bishkek by train, car, plane, or bus

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Train, drive
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1. Take the train from Zhangye to Ürümqitrain
2. Take the train from Ürümqi to Yiningtrain
3. Drive from Yining to Altynkolcar
4. Take the train from Altynkol to Almaty 1train
5. Take the train from Almaty 1 to Otartrain
6. Drive from Otar to Bishkekcar
30h 59m
$82–241
Drive 2,619.6 km
1. Drive from Zhangye to Bishkekcar 2,619.6 km
26h 17m
$331–477
Fly Zhangye Ghanzhou Airport to Almaty International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Zhangye Ghanzhou Airport (YZY) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane YZY - ALA
2. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus
19h 12m
$319–1,025
Fly Zhangye Ghanzhou Airport to Kashgar Airport, drive
1. Fly from Zhangye Ghanzhou Airport (YZY) to Kashgar Airport (KHG)plane YZY - KHG
2. Drive from Kashgar Airport (KHG) to Bishkekcar
15h 55m
$991–2,333
Train to Jiayuguan Airport, fly to Almaty International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Zhangye West Station to Jiayuguan Southtrain
2. Fly from Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane JGN - ALA
3. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus
22h 18m
$162–457
Train to Jinchang, fly to Almaty International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Zhangye West Station to Jinchangtrain
2. Fly from Jinchang (JIC) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane JIC - ALA
3. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus
23h 55m
$196–642
Fly Zhangye Ghanzhou Airport to Osh, bus
1. Fly from Zhangye Ghanzhou Airport (YZY) to Osh (OSS)plane YZY - OSS
2. Take the bus from Osh Bus station to Özgönbus
3. Take the bus from Özgön to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus
33h 28m
$1,228–3,132

Zhangye Ghanzhou Airport (YZY) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) flights

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13h 27mAverage Duration

$300Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,687.1 km
Duration: 30h 59m

What companies run services between Zhangye, China and Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan?

There is no direct connection from Zhangye to Bishkek. However, you can take the taxi to Zhangye, take the train to Ürümqi, take the train to Yining, drive to Altynkol, take the train to Almaty 1, take the train to Otar, then drive to Bishkek. Alternatively, you can drive from Zhangye to Bishkek in around 26h 17m.

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