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

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There are 5 ways to get from Osh to Issyk-Kul (Lake) by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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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 563.8 km

    1. Drive from Osh to Tamchycar563.8 km
    9h 52m
    $43–61

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Osh to Tamchytaxi563.8 km
    9h 52m
    $110–140

  5. Bus, fly, drive

    1. Take the bus from Osh Bus station to Andijon Bus stationbus
    2. Fly from Andizhan Airport (AZN) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)planeAZN - ALA
    3. Drive from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Issyk-Kul (Lake)car
    18h 3m
    $237–808

Andizhan Airport (AZN) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration10h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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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 9h 52m.

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