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How to get fromTbilisi to Karakolby plane, taxi, bus, train or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Tbilisi to Karakol by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Issyk-Kul International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU)plane plane TBS - IKU
    2. Take the taxi from Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) to Karakoltaxi taxi
    23h 19m
    $236–609

  2. Fly to Almaty International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane plane TBS - ALA
    2. Drive from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Karakolcar car
    11h 47m
    $176–389

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Pyatigorsk Bus stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Piatigorsk to Petropavlovsktrain train
    3. Take the train from Petropavlovsk to Karaganda Passtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Karagandy to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Karakolbus bus
    4d 15h

Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration24h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$179Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Tbilisi, Georgia and Karakol, Kyrgyzstan?

There is no direct connection from Tbilisi to Karakol. However, you can take the line 346 bus to Metro Station Samgori, take the line 337 bus to Tbilisi Airport, walk to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) airport, fly to Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU), then take the taxi to Karakol. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Karakol via Pyatigorsk Bus station, Piatigorsk, Petropavlovsk, Karaganda Pass, Karagandy, and Bishkek Avtovokzal in around 4d 15h.

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