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 $24 - $210 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 and costs $65 - $290.

How far is it from Turkestan to Karakol?

The distance between Turkestan and Karakol is 872 km. The road distance is 999.3 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 $24 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 10h 17m 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 11:27 AM in Turkestan and 12:27 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 22m to drive from Turkestan to Karakol.

Where can I stay near Karakol?

There are 211+ hotels available in Karakol.

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

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

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

Fly to Issyk-Kul International Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Turkistan (HSA) to Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU)plane HSA - IKU
2. Take the taxi from Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) to Karakoltaxi
10h 17m
$189–699
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
$25–210
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 999.3 km
1. Drive from Turkestan to Karakolcar 999.3 km
14h 22m
$75–108
Fly to Almaty International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Turkistan (HSA) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane HSA - ALA
2. Drive from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Karakolcar
7h
$65–284
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 Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) flights

4Weekly Planes

7h 5mAverage Duration

$150Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Turkestan to Karakol.

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Distance: 871.6 km
Duration: 10h 17m

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 Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU), then take the taxi 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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