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How to get fromKara-Balta to Issyk-Kul (Lake)by train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kara-Balta to Issyk-Kul (Lake) by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

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    1. Take the train from Kara-Balta to Bischkek 2train train 318 / ...
    2. Take the train from Bischkek 2 to Rybachyetrain train 608
    3. Take the taxi from Rybachye to Issyk-Kul (Lake)taxi taxi
    8h 25m
    $20–29

  2. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Kara-Balta to Bishkek Avtovokzaltaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Cholpon-Atabus bus 404
    11h 30m
    $25–39

  3. Drive  286.4 km

    1. Drive from Kara-Balta to Tamchycar car 286.4 km
    4h
    $22–31

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kara-Balta to Tamchytaxi taxi 286.4 km
    4h
    $55–70

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Map of how to get from Kara-Balta to Issyk-Kul (Lake).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 314.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 25m

What companies run services between Kara-Balta, Kyrgyzstan and Issyk-Kul (Lake), Kyrgyzstan?

There is no direct connection from Kara-Balta to Issyk-Kul (Lake). However, you can take the train to Bischkek 2, take the train to Rybachye, then take the taxi to Issyk-Kul (Lake). Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Bishkek Avtovokzal, take the bus to Almaty Sayran Bus Station, then take the bus to Cholpon-Ata.

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