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How to get fromColombo to Bishkekby plane, bus or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Colombo to Bishkek by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Almaty International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)planeCMB - ALA
    2. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus
    16h 40m
    $266–495

  2. Fly to Shymkent International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT)planeCMB - CIT
    2. Take the train from Shymkent to Bischkek 2train
    24h 3m

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration11h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$176Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Bishkek. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB 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 take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Shymkent International Airport (CIT), take the taxi to Shymkent, then take the train to Bischkek 2.

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