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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Bishkek is to train and fly and bus which costs $290 - $750 and takes 20h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Bishkek is to train and fly and bus which takes 19h 29m and costs $350 - $600.

How far is it from Bern to Bishkek?

The distance between Bern and Bishkek is 5618 km. The road distance is 6149.1 km.

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

It takes approximately 19h 29m to get from Bern to Bishkek, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Bern and Bishkek?

Bishkek is 5h ahead of Bern. It is currently 10:54 PM in Bern and 3:54 AM in Bishkek.

Can I drive from Bern to Bishkek?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Bishkek is 6149 km. It takes approximately 3 days 7h to drive from Bern to Bishkek.

Where can I stay near Bishkek?

There are 734+ hotels available in Bishkek.

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

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

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

Train to Basel, fly to Almaty International Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)BSL - ALA
3. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Bishkek Avtovokzal
19h 29m
$350–573
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Almaty International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)GVA - ALA
3. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Bishkek Avtovokzal
20h 13m
$298–737
Drive 6,149.1 km
1. Drive from Bern to Bishkek6,149.1 km
3d 7h
$1,240–1,791
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Almaty International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)ZRH - ALA
3. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Bishkek Avtovokzal
19h 44m
$302–549
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Almaty International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Brig
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Gallarate
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)MXP - ALA
4. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Bishkek Avtovokzal
20h 11m
$317–641
Train to Basel, fly to Osh, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Osh (OSS)BSL - OSS
3. Take the bus from Osh Bus station to Özgön
4. Take the bus from Özgön to Bishkek Avtovokzal
23h
$460–1,681
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Almaty International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBB
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurt
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)FRA - ALA
4. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Bishkek Avtovokzal
20h 42m
$396–824

Basel (BSL) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) flights

27Weekly Planes

11h 45mAverage Duration

$209Cheapest Price

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Distance: 5,618.4 km
Duration: 19h 29m

What companies run services between Bern, Switzerland and Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan?

There is no direct connection from Bern to Bishkek. However, you can take the train to Basel SBB, walk to Basel, Bahnhof SBB, take the line 50 bus to Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, walk to Basel (BSL) 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 drive from Bern to Bishkek in around 3d 7h.

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