What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Bishkek?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Bishkek is to fly and bus which costs $190 - $330 and takes 15h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Bishkek?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Bishkek is to fly and bus which takes 14h 38m and costs $160 - $350.

How far is it from Istanbul (State) to Bishkek?

The distance between Istanbul (State) and Bishkek is 4216 km. The road distance is 5106.1 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul (State) to Bishkek without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Bishkek without a car is to train and bus which takes 5 days 11h and costs .

How long does it take to get from Istanbul (State) to Bishkek?

It takes approximately 15h 4m to get from Istanbul (State) to Bishkek, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Istanbul (State) and Bishkek?

Bishkek is 3h ahead of Istanbul (State). It is currently 10:27 PM in Istanbul (State) and 1:27 AM in Bishkek.

Can I drive from Istanbul (State) to Bishkek?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul (State) to Bishkek is 5106 km. It takes approximately 2 days 18h to drive from Istanbul (State) to Bishkek.

Where can I stay near Bishkek?

There are 733+ hotels available in Bishkek.

Istanbul (State) to Bishkek - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 13 ways to get from Istanbul (State) to Bishkek by plane, bus, train, or car

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

Fly Istanbul to Almaty International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)IST - ALA
2. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Bishkek Avtovokzal
15h 4m
$190–327
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Almaty International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)SAW - ALA
2. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Bishkek Avtovokzal
14h 38m
$169–344
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Kırıkkale YHT
2. Take the bus from Kirikkale to Ortachala Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Pyatigorsk Bus station
4. Take the train from Piatigorsk to Petropavlovsk
5. Take the train from Petropavlovsk to Bischkek 2
5d 11h
Drive 5,106.1 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Bishkek5,106.1 km
2d 18h
$598–863
Fly Istanbul to Andizhan Airport, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Andizhan Airport (AZN)IST - AZN
2. Take the bus from Andijon Bus station to Osh Bus station
3. Take the bus from Osh Bus station to Özgön
4. Take the bus from Özgön to Bishkek Avtovokzal
18h 30m
$351–1,126
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Osh, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Osh (OSS)SAW - OSS
2. Take the bus from Osh Bus station to Özgön
3. Take the bus from Özgön to Bishkek Avtovokzal
16h 19m
$302–711
Fly Istanbul to Shymkent International Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT)IST - CIT
2. Take the train from Shymkent to Bischkek 2
23h 41m
Fly Istanbul to Tashkent International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Tashkent International Airport (TAS)IST - TAS
2. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Bishkek Avtovokzal
22h 22m
$171–386
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Shymkent International Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT)SAW - CIT
2. Take the train from Shymkent to Bischkek 2
23h 46m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Emniyet Otogar to Vladikavkaz 1 Bus station
2. Take the bus from Vladikavkaz 1 Bus station to Volgograd Bus station
3. Take the train from Volgograd 1 to Petukhovo
4. Take the train from Petukhovo to Bischkek 2
5d 13h
$437–665
Bus, train via Kalininskiy
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Chisnau South
2. Take the bus from Chişinău Southern Bus to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal
3. Take the train from Moskovsky Railway Terminal to Kazan-Pass
4. Take the train from Kazan-Pass to Bischkek 2
5d 18h
$592–988
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Aksaray to Ortachala Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Moscow Central Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Moscow Central Bus Station to Morshansk
4. Take the train from Morshansk to Bischkek 2
6d 16h
$367–574
Bus, train #3
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Bursa
2. Take the bus from Bursa bus station to Rostov-on-Don bus station
3. Take the train from Rostov Gl to Orenburg
4. Take the train from Orenburg to Bischkek 2
7d

Istanbul (IST) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) flights

43Weekly Planes

7h 37mAverage Duration

$129Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Istanbul (State) to Bishkek.

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Distance: 4,216.5 km
Duration: 15h 4m

What companies run services between Istanbul (State), Turkey and Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul (State) to Bishkek. However, you can take the bus to Istanbul Airport Bus, walk to Istanbul (IST) 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 a train from Yenikapi to Bischkek 2 via Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme, Kırıkkale YHT, Kirikkale, Ortachala Bus Station, Pyatigorsk Bus station, Piatigorsk, and Petropavlovsk in around 5d 11h.

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