What is the cheapest way to get from Issyk-Kul (Lake) to Tbilisi?

The cheapest way to get from Issyk-Kul (Lake) to Tbilisi is to drive and bus which costs $250 - $300 and takes 4 days 4h.

What is the fastest way to get from Issyk-Kul (Lake) to Tbilisi?

The fastest way to get from Issyk-Kul (Lake) to Tbilisi is to drive and fly which takes 11h 5m and costs $200 - $410.

How far is it from Issyk-Kul (Lake) to Tbilisi?

The distance between Issyk-Kul (Lake) and Tbilisi is 3100 km. The road distance is 3867.2 km.

How long does it take to get from Issyk-Kul (Lake) to Tbilisi?

It takes approximately 11h 5m to get from Issyk-Kul (Lake) to Tbilisi, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Issyk-Kul (Lake) and Tbilisi?

Tbilisi is 2h behind Issyk-Kul (Lake). It is currently 5:46 AM in Issyk-Kul (Lake) and 3:46 AM in Tbilisi.

Can I drive from Issyk-Kul (Lake) to Tbilisi?

Yes, the driving distance between Issyk-Kul (Lake) to Tbilisi is 3867 km. It takes approximately 2 days 7h to drive from Issyk-Kul (Lake) to Tbilisi.

Where can I stay near Tbilisi?

There are 4009+ hotels available in Tbilisi.

Issyk-Kul (Lake) to Tbilisi - 6 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Issyk-Kul (Lake) to Tbilisi by car, plane, train, or bus

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

Drive, fly
best
1. Drive from Issyk-Kul (Lake) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)
2. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)ALA - TBS
11h 5m
$207–403
Drive, train, bus
1. Drive from Issyk-Kul (Lake) to Almaty 2
2. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Atyrau
3. Take the train from Atyrau to Volgograd-1
4. Take the train from Volgograd 1 to Piatigorsk
5. Take the bus from Pyatigorsk Bus station to Ortachala Bus Station
3d 17h
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Issyk-Kul (Lake) to Almaty Sayran Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Tashkent bus station
3. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Krasnodar-1 Bus station
4. Take the bus from Krasnodar-1 Bus station to Kropotkin Bus station
5. Take the bus from Kropotkin Bus station to Ortachala Bus Station
4d 4h
$257–291
Drive 3,867.2 km
1. Drive from Tamchy to Tbilisi3,867.2 km
2d 7h
$474–684
Drive, train, bus via Beyneu
1. Drive from Issyk-Kul (Lake) to Zhandosova / Saina
2. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Beineu
3. Take the train from Beineu to Volgograd-1
4. Take the bus from Volgograd Bus station to Vladikavkaz 1 Bus station
5. Take the bus from Vladikavkaz 1 Bus station to Ortachala Bus Station
4d 6h
Drive, train, bus #2
1. Drive from Issyk-Kul (Lake) to Almaty 2
2. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Saratov 1 Pass
3. Take the train from Saratov 1 Pass to Piatigorsk
4. Take the bus from Pyatigorsk Bus station to Ortachala Bus Station
4d 7h

Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) flights

17Weekly Planes

6h 23mAverage Duration

$178Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 3,100.1 km
Duration: 11h 5m

What companies run services between Issyk-Kul (Lake), Kyrgyzstan and Tbilisi, Georgia?

There is no direct connection from Issyk-Kul (Lake) to Tbilisi. However, you can drive to Almaty International Airport (ALA) airport, fly to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS), walk to Tbilisi Airport, take the line 337 bus to Metro Station Samgori, then take the line 346 bus to Ortachala Central Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Issyk-Kul (Lake) to Ortachala Bus Station via Almaty 2, Atyrau, Volgograd-1, Volgograd 1, Piatigorsk, and Pyatigorsk Bus station in around 3d 17h.

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