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

The cheapest way to get from Karakol to Dushanbe is to bus and drive which costs $50 - $60 and takes 29h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karakol to Dushanbe is to drive and fly which takes 7h 4m and costs $130 - $380.

How far is it from Karakol to Dushanbe?

The distance between Karakol and Dushanbe is 974 km. The road distance is 1283.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Karakol to Dushanbe without a car is to bus and train via Shymkent which takes 47h 4m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Karakol to Dushanbe, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Karakol and Dushanbe?

Dushanbe is 1h behind Karakol. It is currently 10:22 PM in Karakol and 9:22 PM in Dushanbe.

Can I drive from Karakol to Dushanbe?

Yes, the driving distance between Karakol to Dushanbe is 1284 km. It takes approximately 20h 36m to drive from Karakol to Dushanbe.

Where can I stay near Dushanbe?

There are 140+ hotels available in Dushanbe.

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

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

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

Taxi to Issyk-Kul International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Karakol to Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU)taxi
2. Fly from Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) to Dushanbe International Airport (DYU)plane IKU - DYU
7h 40m
$155–332
Bus, drive
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Karakol to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus 501
2. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Tashkent bus stationbus 701
3. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Zominbus
4. Drive from Zomin to Shahristancar
5. Take the bus from Shahristan to Asian Express Terminalbus
29h 22m
$51–56
Bus, train via Shymkent
1. Take the bus from Karakol to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus 501
2. Take the train from Bischkek 2 to Shymkenttrain 317
3. Take the train from Shymkent to Tashkent Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Dushanbetrain 302
47h 4m
Drive 1,283.5 km
1. Drive from Karakol to Dushanbecar 1,283.5 km
20h 36m
$96–139
Drive to Almaty International Airport, fly
1. Drive from Karakol to Almaty International Airport (ALA)car
2. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Dushanbe International Airport (DYU)plane ALA - DYU
7h 4m
$136–378
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Karakol to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus 501
2. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Jizzakhbus 711
3. Take the train from Djizak to Dushanbetrain 302
39h
$67–82

Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) to Dushanbe International Airport (DYU) flights

2Weekly Planes

6h 30mAverage Duration

$123Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Karakol to Dushanbe.

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Distance: 974.2 km
Duration: 7h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Karakol to Dushanbe. However, you can take the taxi to Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) airport then fly to Dushanbe International Airport (DYU). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karakol to Asian Express Terminal via Bishkek Avtovokzal, Tashkent bus station, Zomin, and Shahristan in around 29h 22m.

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