What is the cheapest way to get from Xining to Bishkek?

The cheapest way to get from Xining to Bishkek is to train and drive which costs $90 - $270 and takes 40h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Xining to Bishkek?

The fastest way to get from Xining to Bishkek is to fly and drive which takes 14h 40m and costs $270 - $1,100.

How far is it from Xining to Bishkek?

The distance between Xining and Bishkek is 2541 km. The road distance is 2957.6 km.

How long does it take to get from Xining to Bishkek?

It takes approximately 17h 17m to get from Xining to Bishkek, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Xining and Bishkek?

Bishkek is 2h behind Xining. It is currently 11:10 PM in Xining and 9:10 PM in Bishkek.

Can I drive from Xining to Bishkek?

Yes, the driving distance between Xining to Bishkek is 2958 km. It takes approximately 29h 58m to drive from Xining to Bishkek.

Where can I stay near Bishkek?

There are 1082+ hotels available in Bishkek.

Xining to Bishkek - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Xining to Bishkek by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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Fly Xining to Almaty International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Xining (XNN) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane XNN - ALA
2. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus
17h 17m
$141–415
Train, drive
cheapest
1. Take the train from Xining to Lanzhoutrain
2. Take the train from Lanzhou to Ürümqitrain
3. Take the train from Ürümqi to Yiningtrain
4. Drive from Yining to Altynkolcar
5. Take the train from Altynkol to Almaty 1train
6. Take the train from Almaty 1 to Otartrain
7. Drive from Otar to Bishkekcar
40h 18m
$93–265
Drive 2,957.6 km
1. Drive from Xining to Bishkekcar 2,957.6 km
29h 58m
$373–539
Fly Xining to Kashgar Airport, drive
1. Fly from Xining (XNN) to Kashgar Airport (KHG)plane XNN - KHG
2. Drive from Kashgar Airport (KHG) to Bishkekcar
14h 40m
$273–1,023
Train, bus to Lanzhou, fly to Almaty International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Xining to Lanzhou Westtrain
2. Take the bus from Oriental Hotel to Lanzhou Airportbus
3. Fly from Lanzhou (LHW) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane LHW - ALA
4. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus
21h
$127–410
Fly Xining to Issyk-Kul International Airport, taxi, train
1. Fly from Xining (XNN) to Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU)plane XNN - IKU
2. Take the taxi from Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) to Rybachyetaxi
3. Take the train from Rybachye to Bischkek 2train
26h 53m
$285–1,223

Xining (XNN) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) flights

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12h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,540.7 km
Duration: 17h 17m

What companies run services between Xining, China and Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan?

There is no direct connection from Xining to Bishkek. However, you can take the bus to Xining Airport, walk to Xining (XNN) airport, fly to Almaty International Airport (ALA), walk to Ogareva, take the line 92 bus to Sayran, walk to Almaty Sayran Bus Station, take the bus to Bishkek Avtovokzal, then take the taxi to Bishkek. Alternatively, you can take a train from Xining to Bishkek via Lanzhou, Ürümqi, Yining, Altynkol, Almaty 1, and Otar in around 40h 18m.

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