What is the cheapest way to get from Dushanbe to Karakol?

The cheapest way to get from Dushanbe to Karakol is to bus and drive which costs $50 - $65 and takes 29h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dushanbe to Karakol?

The fastest way to get from Dushanbe to Karakol is to fly and drive which takes 6h 47m and costs $130 - $490.

How far is it from Dushanbe to Karakol?

The distance between Dushanbe and Karakol is 1220 km. The road distance is 1282.4 km.

How do I travel from Dushanbe to Karakol without a car?

The best way to get from Dushanbe to Karakol without a car is to train and bus via Chu which takes 42h 57m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Dushanbe to Karakol?

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Dushanbe to Karakol, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Dushanbe and Karakol?

Karakol is 1h ahead of Dushanbe. It is currently 3:40 AM in Dushanbe and 4:40 AM in Karakol.

Can I drive from Dushanbe to Karakol?

Yes, the driving distance between Dushanbe to Karakol is 1282 km. It takes approximately 20h 34m to drive from Dushanbe to Karakol.

Where can I stay near Karakol?

There are 204+ hotels available in Karakol.

Dushanbe to Karakol - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car, bus, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Dushanbe to Karakol by plane, car, bus, train, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Almaty International Airport, drive
best
1. Fly from Dushanbe International Airport (DYU) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane DYU - ALA
2. Drive from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Karakolcar
6h 47m
$138–482
Bus, drive
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Asian Express Terminal to Shahristanbus
2. Drive from Shahristan to Zomincar
3. Take the bus from Zomin to Tashkent bus stationbus
4. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus
5. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Karakolbus 501
29h 51m
$52–63
Train, bus via Chu
1. Take the train from Dushanbe to Tashkent Northtrain 301
2. Take the train from Tashkent North to Chutrain
3. Take the bus from Chu to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus
4. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Karakolbus 501
42h 57m
Drive 1,282.4 km
1. Drive from Dushanbe to Karakolcar 1,282.4 km
20h 34m
$96–139
Fly to Issyk-Kul International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Dushanbe International Airport (DYU) to Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU)plane DYU - IKU
2. Take the taxi from Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) to Karakoltaxi
25h 49m
$162–427
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dushanbe to Tashkent Northtrain 301
2. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus
3. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Karakolbus 501
39h 27m
$71–86

Dushanbe International Airport (DYU) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) flights

5Weekly Planes

1h 45mAverage Duration

$95Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dushanbe to Karakol.

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Distance: 1,220.3 km
Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Dushanbe, Tajikistan and Karakol, Kyrgyzstan?

There is no direct connection from Dushanbe to Karakol. However, you can fly to Almaty International Airport (ALA) then drive to Karakol. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Asian Express Terminal to Karakol via Shahristan, Zomin, Tashkent bus station, and Bishkek Avtovokzal in around 29h 51m.

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