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How to get fromColombo to Bishkekby plane, bus, taxi or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Colombo to Bishkek by plane, bus, taxi, 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)plane plane CMB - ALA
    2. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus bus
    15h 55m
    $376–1,045

  2. Fly to Issyk-Kul International Airport, taxi, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU)plane plane CMB - IKU
    2. Take the taxi from Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) to Rybachyetaxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Rybachye to Bischkek 2train train
    19h 1m
    $430–1,853

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

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration11h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$301Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU), take the taxi to Rybachye, then take the train to Bischkek 2.

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