What is the cheapest way to get from Kars to Bishkek?

The cheapest way to get from Kars to Bishkek is to fly and bus which costs $210 - $700 and takes 18h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kars to Bishkek?

The fastest way to get from Kars to Bishkek is to fly and bus which takes 18h 5m and costs $210 - $700.

How far is it from Kars to Bishkek?

The distance between Kars and Bishkek is 3062 km. The road distance is 3791.6 km.

How do I travel from Kars to Bishkek without a car?

The best way to get from Kars to Bishkek without a car is to bus and train via Saratov which takes 4 days 16h and costs .

How long does it take to get from Kars to Bishkek?

It takes approximately 18h 5m to get from Kars to Bishkek, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Kars and Bishkek?

Bishkek is 3h ahead of Kars. It is currently 2:45 PM in Kars and 5:45 PM in Bishkek.

Can I drive from Kars to Bishkek?

Yes, the driving distance between Kars to Bishkek is 3792 km. It takes approximately 2 days 2h to drive from Kars to Bishkek.

Where can I stay near Bishkek?

There are 731+ hotels available in Bishkek.

Kars to Bishkek - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Minibus

There are 6 ways to get from Kars 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, bus
best
1. Fly from Kars Airport (KSY) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)KSY - ALA
2. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Bishkek Avtovokzal
18h 5m
$211–666
Train, drive, bus
1. Take the train from Kars to Akyaka
2. Drive from Akyaka to Bayandur
3. Take the train from Bayandur to Yerevan
4. Take the bus from Yerevan Sevan 93/1 to Saratov Bus Station
5. Take the train from Saratov 1 Pass to Chu
6. Take the bus from Chu to Bishkek Avtovokzal
4d 7h
Train, drive, Minibus, bus
1. Take the train from Kars to Akyaka
2. Drive from Akyaka to Gyumri Bus station
3. Take the bus from Gyumri Bus station to Yerevan Southern bus station
4. Take the bus from Yerevan Sevan 93/1 to Ufa Mendeleeva 207
5. Take the train from Ufa to Petukhovo
6. Take the train from Petukhovo to Bischkek 2
4d 21h
$383–664
Drive 3,791.6 km
1. Drive from Kars to Bishkek3,791.6 km
2d 2h
$444–641
Bus, train via Saratov
1. Take the bus from Kars to Hopa Artvin
2. Take the bus from Hopa to Mineralnye Vody Bus station
3. Take the bus from Mineralnye Vody to Saratov
4. Take the train from Saratov 1 Pass to Chu
5. Take the train from Chu to Bischkek 2
4d 16h
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kars to Arhavi Artvin
2. Take the bus from Arhavi to Poti
3. Take the bus from Poti to Pyatigorsk Bus station
4. Take the train from Piatigorsk to Orenburg
5. Take the train from Orenburg to Bischkek 2
6d

Kars Airport (KSY) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) flights

14Weekly Planes

14h 30mAverage Duration

$209Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,061.6 km
Duration: 18h 5m

What companies run services between Kars, Turkey and Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan?

There is no direct connection from Kars to Bishkek. However, you can take the taxi to Kars Airport (KSY) 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 Kars to Bishkek via Akyaka, Bayandur, Yerevan, Yerevan Sevan 93/1, Saratov Bus Station, Saratov 1 Pass, Chu, Chu, and Bishkek Avtovokzal in around 4d 7h.

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