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How to get fromOsh to Issyk-Kul (Lake)by bus, taxi or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Osh to Issyk-Kul (Lake) by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Osh Bus station to Özgönbus
    2. Take the bus from Özgön to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus
    3. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Balykchy bus stationbus
    4. Take the taxi from Balykchy bus station to Issyk-Kul (Lake)taxi
    13h 14m
    $34–38

  2. Bus, taxi via Jalal-Abad

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Osh Bus station to Jalal-Abadbus
    2. Take the bus from Jalal-Abad to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus
    3. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Balykchy bus stationbus
    4. Take the taxi from Balykchy bus station to Issyk-Kul (Lake)taxi
    13h 44m
    $33–37

  3. Drive 544.2 km

    1. Drive from Osh to Tamchycar544.2 km
    7h 47m
    $41–59

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Osh to Tamchytaxi544.2 km
    7h 47m
    $100–130

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Osh, Kyrgyzstan and Issyk-Kul (Lake), Kyrgyzstan?

There is no direct connection from Osh to Issyk-Kul (Lake). However, you can take the bus to Özgön, take the bus to Bishkek Avtovokzal, take the bus to Balykchy bus station, then take the taxi to Issyk-Kul (Lake). Alternatively, you can drive from Osh to Tamchy in around 7h 47m.

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