Transport in Kyrgyzstan: Practical Guide (Updated Yearly)
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2026 season.
Transport is one of the biggest hidden stress factors for visitors in Kyrgyzstan.
Routes change, schedules are flexible, and online information is often outdated or incomplete. To make your trip easier, we’ve collected the most useful, real-world transport details in one place — from intercity travel to local transfers and remote areas.
✅ Updated every year
✅ Written for international travelers (and bikepackers)
✅ Focused on safety, clarity, and practical planning
Use this guide to reduce uncertainty and spend your energy on the journey — not logistics.
How to get from Manas Airport to Bishkek?
Official taxi: ~1200–1500 som, travel time 30–40 minutes.
Private taxi: from 1500–2000 som, taxis operate 24/7.
Express bus No. 153: Price: 140 som
Schedule: approximately from 07:30 to 20:00, every 10–15 minutes
Additionally, from 17 October 2025 night rides are available at 00:00, 03:00 and 05:00
Budget option: minibus No. 380.
Transport is paid in cash in som; exchange offices are available at the airport.
You can also pre-book a transfer from the airport to Freebike or your hotel via this link:
https://tunduk-hostel.kg/ — with promo code transferfreebike.
How to get from Bishkek to the starting point of the route?
Intercity minibuses and taxis depart from the Western Bus Station of Bishkek to major towns.
Example for the direction to Karakol:
Minibus: ~5 hours travel time, ~500 som
Taxi: 2000 som per person, if you book the entire taxi — 10000 som
With bicycles: more expensive, 13000–15000 som
For remote starting points you can pre-book a transfer, approximately 70–80 som/km. In the wilderness there is no public transport; you will have to hitchhike or hire a car.
A special transfer with bicycles from Freebike or Tunduk Hostel to the starting point can be booked via this link:
https://tunduk-hostel.kg/ — with promo code "transferfreebike".
Or just ask us — we will help you with the transfer.