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How to get fromZharkent to Bishkekby train, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Zharkent to Bishkek by train, car, or bus

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Kerimagash to Almaty 1train train
    2. Take the train from Almaty 1 to Otartrain train
    3. Drive from Otar to Bishkekcar car
    11h
    $29–126

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kerimagash to Almaty 1train train 885Х
    2. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus bus 701
    12h 59m
    $20–26

  3. Drive  530.7 km

    1. Drive from Zharkent to Bishkekcar car 530.7 km
    5h 54m
    $40–58

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  • Distance: 571.5 km
  • Duration: 11h

What companies run services between Zharkent, Almaty Oblysy, Kazakhstan and Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan?

There is no direct connection from Zharkent to Bishkek. However, you can take the taxi to Kerimagash, take the train to Almaty 1, take the train to Otar, then drive to Bishkek. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Zharkent to Bishkek via Kerimagash, Almaty 1, Almaty 1, Fire Station 11, Avtomobilny zavod, Sayran, Almaty Sayran Bus Station, and Bishkek Avtovokzal in around 12h 59m.

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