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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Bishkek is to fly and bus which costs $260 - $480 and takes 18h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Bishkek is to fly and bus which takes 18h 42m and costs $260 - $480.

How far is it from Zurich to Bishkek?

The distance between Zurich and Bishkek is 5457 km. The road distance is 6022.7 km.

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

It takes approximately 18h 42m to get from Zurich to Bishkek, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Zurich and Bishkek?

Bishkek is 5h ahead of Zurich. It is currently 5:34 PM in Zurich and 10:34 PM in Bishkek.

Can I drive from Zurich to Bishkek?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Bishkek is 6023 km. It takes approximately 3 days 6h to drive from Zurich to Bishkek.

Where can I stay near Bishkek?

There are 725+ hotels available in Bishkek.

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

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

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

Fly Zurich Airport to Almaty International Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)ZRH - ALA
2. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Bishkek Avtovokzal
18h 42m
$265–471
Drive 6,022.7 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Bishkek6,022.7 km
3d 6h
$1,215–1,754
Train to Basel, fly to Almaty International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)BSL - ALA
3. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Bishkek Avtovokzal
19h 25m
$331–554
Fly Zurich Airport to Osh, bus
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Osh (OSS)ZRH - OSS
2. Take the bus from Osh Bus station to Özgön
3. Take the bus from Özgön to Bishkek Avtovokzal
20h 27m
$525–929
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Almaty International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Singen
2. Take the train from Singen to Böblingen
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)STR - ALA
4. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Bishkek Avtovokzal
21h 18m
$296–780
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Almaty International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurt
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)FRA - ALA
4. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Bishkek Avtovokzal
20h 29m
$362–793

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) flights

29Weekly Planes

10h 33mAverage Duration

$193Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Zurich to Bishkek.

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Distance: 5,456.7 km
Duration: 18h 42m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan?

There is no direct connection from Zurich to Bishkek. However, you can take the train to Zürich Flughafen, walk to Zurich Airport (ZRH) 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 drive from Zurich to Bishkek in around 3d 6h.

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