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

The cheapest way to get from Altay to Bishkek is to drive which costs $190 - $280 and takes 16h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Altay to Bishkek is to fly and bus which takes 11h 18m and costs $240 - $550.

How far is it from Altay to Bishkek?

The distance between Altay and Bishkek is 1260 km. The road distance is 1523.2 km.

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

It takes approximately 11h 18m to get from Altay to Bishkek, including transfers.

Can I drive from Altay to Bishkek?

Yes, the driving distance between Altay to Bishkek is 1523 km. It takes approximately 16h 1m to drive from Altay to Bishkek.

Where can I stay near Bishkek?

There are 734+ hotels available in Bishkek.

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

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

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

Fly Altay Airport to Almaty International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Altay Airport (AAT) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)AAT - ALA
2. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Bishkek Avtovokzal
11h 18m
$241–506
Taxi to Kanas Airport, fly to Almaty International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Altay to Kanas Airport (KJI)
2. Fly from Kanas Airport (KJI) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)KJI - ALA
3. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Bishkek Avtovokzal
16h 10m
$141–527
Train, drive, bus
1. Take the train from Altay to Kuitun
2. Take the train from Kuitun to Jinghe South
3. Drive from Jinghe South to Dostyk
4. Take the train from Dostyk to Almaty 2
5. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Chu
6. Take the bus from Chu to Bishkek Avtovokzal
45h 46m
Drive 1,523.2 km
1. Drive from Altay to Bishkek1,523.2 km
16h 1m
$192–278
Fly Altay Airport to Osh, bus
1. Fly from Altay Airport (AAT) to Osh (OSS)AAT - OSS
2. Take the bus from Osh Bus station to Özgön
3. Take the bus from Özgön to Bishkek Avtovokzal
21h 4m
$241–1,124
Train, drive via Altynkol
1. Take the train from Altay to Kuitun
2. Take the train from Kuitun to Yining
3. Drive from Yining to Altynkol
4. Take the train from Altynkol to Jeti-su
5. Take the train from Zhety-Su to Bischkek 2386
46h 22m
Train, drive
1. Take the train from Altay to Kuitun
2. Take the train from Kuitun to Jinghe South
3. Drive from Jinghe South to Dostyk
4. Take the train from Dostyk to Sary-Ozek
5. Take the train from Sary-Ozek to Bischkek 2386
2d 7h

Altay Airport (AAT) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) flights

14Weekly Planes

4h 57mAverage Duration

$231Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,260.3 km
Duration: 11h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Altay to Bishkek. However, you can take the taxi to Altay Airport (AAT) 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 Altay to Prospekt Manasa via Altay, Kuitun, Jinghe South, Dostyk, Almaty 2, Chu, Chu, Bishkek Avtovokzal, and Kozhzavod in around 45h 46m.

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