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There are 3 ways to get from Leh to Bishkek by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Almaty International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)planeIXL - ALA
    2. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus
    14h 28m
    $194–619

  2. Drive 1,738.1 km

    1. Drive from Leh to Bishkekcar1,738.1 km
    27h 42m
    $205–296

  3. Fly to Tashkent International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) to Tashkent International Airport (TAS)planeIXL - TAS
    2. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus
    22h 22m
    $215–648

Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration12h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$186Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Leh, India and Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan?

There is no direct connection from Leh to Bishkek. However, you can take the taxi to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) 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 drive from Leh to Bishkek in around 27h 42m.

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