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

The cheapest way to get from Bishkek to Altay is to bus and train via Yining which costs ¥240 - ¥600 and takes 37h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bishkek to Altay is to bus and fly which takes 14h 1m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2900.

How far is it from Bishkek to Altay?

The distance between Bishkek and Altay is 1258 km. The road distance is 1500 km.

How do I travel from Bishkek to Altay without a car?

The best way to get from Bishkek to Altay without a car is to bus and train via Yining which takes 37h 28m and costs ¥240 - ¥600.

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

It takes approximately 14h 1m to get from Bishkek to Altay, including transfers.

Can I drive from Bishkek to Altay?

Yes, the driving distance between Bishkek to Altay is 1500 km. It takes approximately 16h 31m to drive from Bishkek to Altay.

Where can I stay near Altay?

There are seven+ hotels available in Altay.

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

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

Bus to Almaty International Airport, fly to Altay Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Altay Airport (AAT)plane ALA - AAT
14h 1m
¥1,934–2,862
Bus, train via Yining
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Yiningbus 403
3. Take the train from Yining to Kuituntrain
4. Take the train from Kuitun to Altaytrain
37h 28m
¥244–602
Drive, train
1. Drive from Bishkek to Otarcar
2. Take the train from Otar to Almaty 1train
3. Take the train from Almaty 1 to Kerimagashtrain
4. Drive from Kerimagash to Yiningcar
5. Take the train from Yining to Kuituntrain
6. Take the train from Kuitun to Altaytrain
31h 8m
¥413–1,307
Drive 1,500 km
1. Drive from Bishkek to Altaycar 1,500 km
16h 31m
¥1,252–1,809
Bus to Kashgar Airport, fly to Altay Airport
1. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Kashgarbus
2. Fly from Kashgar Airport (KHG) to Altay Airport (AAT)plane KHG - AAT
22h 52m
¥4,426–5,242
Bus to Almaty International Airport, fly to Kanas Airport, taxi
1. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Kanas Airport (KJI)plane ALA - KJI
3. Take the taxi from Kanas Airport (KJI) to Altaytaxi
16h 56m
¥1,174–3,852
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Ürümqibus 412
3. Take the train from Ürümqi to Kuituntrain
4. Take the train from Kuitun to Altaytrain
44h 33m
¥278–756

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

22Weekly Planes

9h 49mAverage Duration

¥634Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bishkek to Altay.

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Distance: 1,257.5 km
Duration: 14h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Bishkek to Altay. However, you can take the taxi to Bishkek Avtovokzal, take the bus to Almaty Sayran Bus Station, take the taxi to Almaty International Airport (ALA) airport, fly to Altay Airport (AAT), then take the taxi to Altay. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bishkek to Altay via Otar, Almaty 1, Kerimagash, Yining, Kuitun, and Altay in around 31h 8m.

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