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How to get fromDushanbe to Karakolby plane, car, bus or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Dushanbe to Karakol by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Dushanbe International Airport (DYU) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane plane DYU - ALA
    2. Drive from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Karakolcar car
    6h 47m
    $138–392

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Asian Express Terminal to Shahristanbus bus
    2. Drive from Shahristan to Zomincar car
    3. Take the bus from Zomin to Tashkent bus stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Karakolbus bus 501
    29h 51m
    $52–63

  3. Train, bus via Chu

    1. Take the train from Dushanbe to Tashkent Northtrain train 301
    2. Take the train from Tashkent North to Chutrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chu to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Karakolbus bus 501
    42h 57m

  4. Drive 1,282.4 km

    1. Drive from Dushanbe to Karakolcar car 1,282.4 km
    20h 34m
    $96–139

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dushanbe to Tashkent Northtrain train 301
    2. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Karakolbus bus 501
    39h 27m
    $71–86

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

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration1h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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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