What is the cheapest way to get from Almat’i to Bishkek?

The cheapest way to get from Almat’i to Bishkek is to Minibus and fly and bus which costs $180 - $380 and takes 15h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Almat’i to Bishkek?

The fastest way to get from Almat’i to Bishkek is to Minibus and fly and bus which takes 15h 50m and costs $180 - $380.

How far is it from Almat’i to Bishkek?

The distance between Almat’i and Bishkek is 3005 km. The road distance is 3645.5 km.

How do I travel from Almat’i to Bishkek without a car?

The best way to get from Almat’i to Bishkek without a car is to Minibus and bus and train via Saratov which takes 4 days 8h and costs .

How long does it take to get from Almat’i to Bishkek?

It takes approximately 15h 50m to get from Almat’i to Bishkek, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Almat’i and Bishkek?

Bishkek is 2h ahead of Almat’i. It is currently 1:26 AM in Almat’i and 3:26 AM in Bishkek.

Can I drive from Almat’i to Bishkek?

Yes, the driving distance between Almat’i to Bishkek is 3646 km. It takes approximately 2 days 8h to drive from Almat’i to Bishkek.

Where can I stay near Bishkek?

There are 751+ hotels available in Bishkek.

Almat’i to Bishkek - 7 ways to travel via train, Minibus, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Almat’i to Bishkek by bus, plane, car, shuttle, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Minibus to Tbilisi International Airport, fly to Almaty International Airport, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Telavi to Ortachala Bus Station
2. Fly from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)TBS - ALA
3. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Bishkek Avtovokzal
15h 50m
$189–374
Minibus, shuttle to Kutaisi International Airport, fly to Almaty International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Telavi to Ortachala Bus Station
2. Take a shuttle bus from Tbilisi Freedom Square to Kutaisi Airport
3. Fly from Kutaisi International Airport (KUT) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)KUT - ALA
4. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Bishkek Avtovokzal
19h 50m
$160–1,135
Drive, shuttle, train, bus
1. Drive from Almat’i to Veduchi Resort
2. Take a shuttle bus from Veduchi Resort to Groznyy Zapadny bus station
3. Take the train from Groznyi to Aksaraiskaia
4. Take the train from Aksarayskaya-1 to Ganjuschkino330 / ...
5. Take the train from Ganjuschkino to Atyrau330 / ...
6. Take the train from Atyrau to Chu
7. Take the bus from Chu to Bishkek Avtovokzal
3d 3h
Drive 3,645.5 km
1. Drive from Almat’i to Bishkek3,645.5 km
2d 8h
$447–645
Minibus to Tbilisi International Airport, fly to Tashkent International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Telavi to Ortachala Bus Station
2. Fly from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Tashkent International Airport (TAS)TBS - TAS
3. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Bishkek Avtovokzal
23h 13m
$200–393
Minibus, bus, train via Saratov
1. Take the bus from Kvareli to Ortachala Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Mineral'nye Vody
3. Take the bus from Mineralnye Vody to Saratov516
4. Take the train from Saratov 1 Pass to Chu
5. Take the train from Chu to Bischkek 2406 / ...
4d 8h
Minibus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kvareli to Ortachala Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Pyatigorsk Bus station
3. Take the train from Piatigorsk to Orenburg
4. Take the train from Orenburg to Bischkek 2
5d 10h

Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) flights

12Weekly Planes

5h 30mAverage Duration

$145Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Almat’i to Bishkek.

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Distance: 3,004.5 km
Duration: 15h 50m

What companies run services between Almat’i, Georgia and Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan?

There is no direct connection from Almat’i to Bishkek. However, you can take the taxi to Telavi, take the bus to Ortachala Bus Station, walk to Ortachala Central Bus Station, take the line 346 bus to Metro Station Samgori, take the line 337 bus to Tbilisi Airport, walk to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) airport, fly to Almaty International Airport (ALA), walk to Ogareva, take the line 92 bus to Sayran, walk to Almaty Sayran Bus Station, take the bus to Bishkek Avtovokzal, then take the taxi to Bishkek. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Almat’i to Bishkek via Veduchi Resort, Groznyy Zapadny bus station, Groznyi, Aksaraiskaia, Aksarayskaya-1, Ganjuschkino, Atyrau, Chu, Chu, and Bishkek Avtovokzal in around 3d 3h.

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