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

The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Bishkek is to bus and fly which costs $260 - $550 and takes 26h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Bishkek is to bus and fly which takes 20h 3m and costs $240 - $600.

How far is it from Nairobi to Bishkek?

The distance between Nairobi and Bishkek is 6669 km.

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

It takes approximately 20h 3m to get from Nairobi to Bishkek, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Bishkek?

Bishkek is 3h ahead of Nairobi. It is currently 5:29 PM in Nairobi and 8:29 PM in Bishkek.

Where can I stay near Bishkek?

There are 757+ hotels available in Bishkek.

Nairobi to Bishkek - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Nairobi to Bishkek by bus, plane, 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.

Bus to Nairobi, fly to Almaty International Airport, bus
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1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boarding
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)NBO - ALA
3. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Bishkek Avtovokzal
20h 3m
$248–562
Bus to Nairobi, fly to Osh, bus
1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boarding
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Osh (OSS)NBO - OSS
3. Take the bus from Osh Bus station to Özgön
4. Take the bus from Özgön to Bishkek Avtovokzal
26h 8m
$488–1,320
Fly Nairobi Wilson Airport to Almaty International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)WIL - ALA
2. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Bishkek Avtovokzal
22h 4m
$355–1,051
Bus to Nairobi, fly to Tashkent International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boarding
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Tashkent International Airport (TAS)NBO - TAS
3. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Bishkek Avtovokzal
26h 41m
$269–516
Bus to Nairobi, fly to Shymkent International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boarding
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT)NBO - CIT
3. Take the train from Shymkent to Bischkek 2
29h 10m

Nairobi (NBO) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) flights

35Weekly Planes

15h 30mAverage Duration

$209Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nairobi to Bishkek.

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Distance: 6,669.1 km
Duration: 20h 3m

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan?

There is no direct connection from Nairobi to Bishkek. However, you can take the bus to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, walk to Nairobi (NBO) 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 the bus to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, walk to Nairobi (NBO) airport, fly to Osh (OSS), take the taxi to Osh Bus station, take the bus to Özgön, take the bus to Bishkek Avtovokzal, then take the taxi to Bishkek.

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