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2 d 2 h 9 min
4781 km.
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Five ways to Travel from Kunming to Bishkek

Composite routes from Kunming to Bishkek

Cheapest
2 d 2 h 9 min
Car
4781 km.
from $262
Other
17 h 52 min
Bus, Plane
3237 km.
from $225.78
2 d 12 h 33 min
3234 km.
from $443.28
23 h 5 min
Train, Plane
3237 km.
from $280.60
2 d 22 h 52 min
3238 km.
from $230.61

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Astana

Website:
airastana.com/global/en-us/
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
14h 30m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.01–$623.41

China Southern Airlines

Website:
csair.com/
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Manas
Ave. Duration:
16h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$152.67–$572.52
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
13h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$585.24

Zhejiang Loong Airlines

Website:
loongair.cn/
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Manas
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$165.39–$483.46
Plane from Xingyi Wanfenglin Airport to Manas
Ave. Duration:
13h 57m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$152.67–$445.29

Train operators

China Railways G-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Kunming South to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
10h 47m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$178.12–$203.56
Train from Kunming to Xi'an
Ave. Duration:
10h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$120.86–$139.95

China Railways C-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Ürümqi to Yining
Ave. Duration:
5h 33m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.53–$43.26

China Railways Z-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Beijing West Station to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
14h 6m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.71–$114.50
Train from Xi'an to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
23h 42m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$35.62–$95.42

Kyrgyz Railways (КТЖ)

Phone:
+996 (312) 30 02 09
Email:
Website:
railway.kg/?lang=ru
Train from Almaty 1 to Bischkek
Ave. Duration:
17h 54m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$25.45–$36.90
Train from Zhety-Su to Bischkek
Ave. Duration:
18h 45m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$25.45–$36.90

China Railways K-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Kunming to Xingyi
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.00–$19.08

Kazakhstan Railways (Commuter Trains)

Phone:
1433
Email:
Website:
railways.kz/ru/
Train from Altynkol to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$5.03
Train from Altynkol to Jeti-su
Ave. Duration:
5h 23m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$5.03

Bus operators

Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal

Phone:
+7 727 396-70-63
Website:
ma-sairan.kz/
Bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Bishkek
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$4.58–$7.63

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kunming to Bishkek is to fly and bus which costs $119.57 - $304.35 and takes 17h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kunming to Bishkek is to fly which takes 11h 58m and costs $130.43 - $380.43 .

How far is it from Kunming to Bishkek?

The distance between Kunming and Bishkek is 3319 km. The road distance is 4773.8 km.

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

It takes approximately 11h 58m to get from Kunming to Bishkek, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Kunming and Bishkek?

Bishkek is 2h behind Kunming. It is currently 17:33 in Kunming and 15:33 in Bishkek.

Can I drive from Kunming to Bishkek?

Yes, the driving distance between Kunming to Bishkek is 4774 km. It takes approximately 2 days 2h to drive from Kunming to Bishkek.

Where can I stay near Bishkek?

There are 652+ hotels available in Bishkek. Prices start at $34.39 per night.
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