There are 2 ways to get from Bishkek to Merke by train or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bishkek to Merke is to train and drive which costs $3 - $7 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Bishkek to Merke is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $8 - $13.
The distance between Bishkek and Merke is 124 km. The road distance is 119.8 km.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Bishkek to Merke, including transfers.
Merke is 1h behind Bishkek. It is currently 8:34 AM in Bishkek and 7:34 AM in Merke.
Yes, the driving distance between Bishkek to Merke is 120 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Bishkek to Merke.
There are one+ hotels available in Merke.
What companies run services between Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan and Merke, Jambyl Region, Kazakhstan?
There is no direct connection from Bishkek to Merke. However, you can take the train to Kaindy then drive to Merke. Alternatively, you can drive from Bishkek to Merke in around 2h 5m.
- Phone
- +996 (312) 30 02 09
- Website
- railway.kg
Train from Bischkek 2 to Kaindy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://railway.kg/?lang=en
- Book at
- https://ticket.railway.kg/
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