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How to get fromBishkek to Altai Mountainsby bus, taxi, car, train or plane

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

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    1. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus701
    2. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Ölgiibus411
    3. Take the taxi from Ölgii to Altai Mountainstaxi
    40h 33m
    $60–118

  2. Drive 1,795.8 km

    1. Drive from Bishkek to Altai Mountainscar1,795.8 km
    24h 50m
    $232–334

  3. Train to Almaty International Airport, fly to Altay Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Bischkek 2 to Almaty 1train
    2. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Altay Airport (AAT)planeALA - AAT
    3. Drive from Altay Airport (AAT) to Altai Mountainscar
    28h 10m

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Bischkek 2 to Shamalgantrain385
    2. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Ölgiibus411
    3. Take the taxi from Ölgii to Altai Mountainstaxi
    46h 17m

  5. Bus to Kashgar Airport, fly to Altay Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Kashgarbus
    2. Fly from Kashgar Airport (KHG) to Altay Airport (AAT)planeKHG - AAT
    3. Drive from Altay Airport (AAT) to Altai Mountainscar
    29h 30m
    $299–1,050

  6. Train to Almaty International Airport, fly to Ölgii Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Bischkek 2 to Almaty 1train
    2. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Ölgii Airport (ULG)planeALA - ULG
    3. Take the taxi from Ölgii Airport (ULG) to Altai Mountainstaxi
    33h 15m

  7. Bus to Kashgar Airport, fly to Kanas Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Kashgarbus
    2. Fly from Kashgar Airport (KHG) to Kanas Airport (KJI)planeKHG - KJI
    3. Drive from Kanas Airport (KJI) to Altai Mountainscar
    34h 57m
    $289–885

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

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration7h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$165Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan and Altai Mountains, Bayan-Ölgiy, Mongolia?

There is no direct connection from Bishkek to Altai Mountains. However, you can take the taxi to Bishkek Avtovokzal, take the bus to Almaty Sayran Bus Station, take the bus to Ölgii, then take the taxi to Altai Mountains. Alternatively, you can drive from Bishkek to Altai Mountains in around 24h 50m.

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