There are 2 ways to get from Chu to Issyk-Kul (Lake) by bus, taxi, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chu to Issyk-Kul (Lake) is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 4h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Chu to Issyk-Kul (Lake) is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs $23 - $35.
The distance between Chu and Issyk-Kul (Lake) is 373 km. The road distance is 319.5 km.
The best way to get from Chu to Issyk-Kul (Lake) without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 7h 51m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Chu to Issyk-Kul (Lake), including transfers.
Issyk-Kul (Lake) is 1h ahead of Chu. It is currently 7:08 AM in Chu and 8:08 AM in Issyk-Kul (Lake).
Yes, the driving distance between Chu to Issyk-Kul (Lake) is 319 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Chu to Issyk-Kul (Lake).
There are 219+ hotels available in Issyk-Kul (Lake).
What companies run services between Chu, Jambyl Region, Kazakhstan and Issyk-Kul (Lake), Kyrgyzstan?
There is no direct connection from Chu to Issyk-Kul (Lake). However, you can take the bus to Bishkek Avtovokzal, take the bus to Balykchy bus station, then take the taxi to Issyk-Kul (Lake). Alternatively, you can drive from Chu to Tamchy in around 4h 27m.
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- Website
- saparzhai.kz
Bus from Chu to Bishkek Avtovokzal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://saparzhai.kz/
- Schedules at
- https://saparzhai.kz/расписание-автобусов
- Phone
- +996 312 64-23-27
- bishkekvokzal@mail.ru
- Website
- avtovokzal.kg
Bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Balykchy bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $4
- Book at
- https://tezket.kg/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Estimated price
- $17–21
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