What is the cheapest way to get from Turkestan to Karakol?

The cheapest way to get from Turkestan to Karakol is to train and bus via Shymkent which costs $23 - $200 and takes 21h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Turkestan to Karakol?

The fastest way to get from Turkestan to Karakol is to fly and drive which takes 7h 5m and costs $70 - $280.

How far is it from Turkestan to Karakol?

The distance between Turkestan and Karakol is 1062 km. The road distance is 999.2 km.

How do I travel from Turkestan to Karakol without a car?

The best way to get from Turkestan to Karakol without a car is to train and bus via Shymkent which takes 21h 54m and costs $23 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Turkestan to Karakol?

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Turkestan to Karakol, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Turkestan and Karakol?

Karakol is 1h ahead of Turkestan. It is currently 6:05 PM in Turkestan and 7:05 PM in Karakol.

Can I drive from Turkestan to Karakol?

Yes, the driving distance between Turkestan to Karakol is 999 km. It takes approximately 14h 23m to drive from Turkestan to Karakol.

Where can I stay near Karakol?

There are 192+ hotels available in Karakol.

Turkestan to Karakol - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Turkestan to Karakol by plane, car, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Turkistan, drive
best
1. Fly from Turkistan (HSA) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane HSA - ALA
2. Drive from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Karakolcar
7h 5m
$75–274
Train, bus via Shymkent
cheapest
1. Take the train from Turkestan to Arys-2train
2. Take the train from Arys-2 to Shymkenttrain
3. Take the bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus 6
4. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Karakolbus 501
21h 54m
$24–199
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Turkestan to Chutrain
2. Take the bus from Chu to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus
3. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Karakolbus 501
22h 4m
Drive 999.2 km
1. Drive from Turkestan to Karakolcar 999.2 km
14h 23m
$75–108
Train to Shymkent International Airport, fly, drive
1. Take the train from Turkestan to Shymkenttrain
2. Fly from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane CIT - ALA
3. Drive from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Karakolcar
10h 58m
$71–249
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Turkestan to Bischkek 2train 318
2. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Karakolbus 501
22h 59m

Turkistan (HSA) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) flights

3Weekly Planes

1h 30mAverage Duration

$46Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Turkestan to Karakol.

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Distance: 1,061.6 km
Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Turkestan, Kazakhstan and Karakol, Kyrgyzstan?

There is no direct connection from Turkestan to Karakol. However, you can take the taxi to Turkistan-Airport-HSA airport, fly to Almaty International Airport (ALA), then drive to Karakol. Alternatively, you can take a train from Turkestan to Karakol via Arys-2, Shymkent, Shymkent Samal Bus Station, and Bishkek Avtovokzal in around 21h 54m.

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