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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

    best
    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
    16h 40m
    $385–694

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

    cheapest
    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
    $329–852

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

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration10h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$257Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,322 km
  • Duration: 16h 40m

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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