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16 h 2 min
1119 km.
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Samarkand, Uzbekistan → Issyk Kul, Kyrgyzstan

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Samarkand to Issyk Kul

Composite routes from Samarkand to Issyk Kul

Cheapest
16 h 2 min
Car
1119 km.
from $61
Other
13 h 55 min
Bus, Plane
910 km.
from $371.85
25 h 1 min
909 km.
from $61.99
25 h 19 min
909 km.
from $55.96
9 h 48 min
Bus, Plane
910 km.
from $210.63
34 h 12 min
910 km.
from $73.33

Transport providers

Bus operators

Kyrgyz Avtobeketi

Phone:
+996 312 64-23-27
Email:
bishkekvokzal@mail.ru
Website:
avtovokzal.kg/
Bus from Bishkek Zapadnyi Avtovokzal to Balykchy
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$3.27

Tashkent Bus Terminal

Phone:
+99871 207-87-00
Email:
avtovokzal.toshkent@mail.ru
Website:
uztrans.uz/
Bus from Samarkand Central Bus Station to Tashkent
Ave. Duration:
4h 9m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.53
Bus from Tashkent bus station to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.34

Airlines

Air Astana

Website:
airastana.com/global/en-us/
Plane from Samarkand International Airport to Manas
Ave. Duration:
8h 50m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$489.13
Plane from Samarkand International Airport to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
5h 42m
Frequency:
Friday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$478.26

Uzbekistan

Website:
uzairways.com/en
Plane from Samarkand International Airport to Manas
Ave. Duration:
10h 32m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$326.09
Plane from Samarkand International Airport to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$706.52

Ural Airlines

Website:
uralairlines.ru/
Plane from Samarkand International Airport to Manas
Ave. Duration:
14h 40m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$815.22

Avia Traffic Company

Website:
aero.kg/
Plane from Samarkand International Airport to Manas
Ave. Duration:
11h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$228.26–$923.91

Train operators

Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains)

Phone:
1433
Email:
KensePP@railways.kz
Website:
railways.kz/ru/
Train from Tashkent North to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
17h 32m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$9.24–$29.35

Uzbekistan Railways (OTY)

Phone:
1005
Email:
compliance@railway.uz
Website:
railway.uz/ru/
Train from Samarkand to Tashkent
Ave. Duration:
3h 33m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.49–$23.91
Train from Tashkent North to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
23h 3m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$21.74–$42.39

Uzbekistan Railways (High Speed Trains)

Phone:
1005
Email:
compliance@railway.uz
Website:
railway.uz/ru/
Train from Samarkand to Tashkent
Ave. Duration:
2h 21m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$14.82

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Samarkand to Issyk-Kul (Lake)?

The cheapest way to get from Samarkand to Issyk-Kul (Lake) is to bus and drive which costs $34.78 - $41.30 and takes 25h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Samarkand to Issyk-Kul (Lake)?

The fastest way to get from Samarkand to Issyk-Kul (Lake) is to fly and drive which takes 9h 48m and costs $86.96 - $369.57 .

How far is it from Samarkand to Issyk-Kul (Lake)?

The distance between Samarkand and Issyk-Kul (Lake) is 1021 km. The road distance is 1119.8 km.

How long does it take to get from Samarkand to Issyk-Kul (Lake)?

It takes approximately 13h 55m to get from Samarkand to Issyk-Kul (Lake), including transfers.

What is the time difference between Samarkand and Issyk-Kul (Lake)?

Issyk-Kul (Lake) is 1h ahead of Samarkand. It is currently 12:26 in Samarkand and 13:26 in Issyk-Kul (Lake).

Can I drive from Samarkand to Issyk-Kul (Lake)?

Yes, the driving distance between Samarkand to Issyk-Kul (Lake) is 1120 km. It takes approximately 16h 5m to drive from Samarkand to Issyk-Kul (Lake).

Where can I stay near Issyk-Kul (Lake)?

There are 190+ hotels available in Issyk-Kul (Lake). Prices start at $4.76 per night.
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