March 3, 2021 · 1 min read
Due to the administrative difficulties with Uzbekistan, the restrained funds of the national train company Kyrgyz Temir Joly and the mountainous terrain of the country, choices and alternatives for train travel in Kyrgyzstan are highly limited.
You might not find railway networks extending into neighbouring countries like Tajikistan or China.
<li>A northern part that extends from Bishkek to Balykchy on Lake Issyk-Kul.</li>
<li>The southern part of the railways connects Andijon in Uzbekistan with Osh and Jalal-Abad in Kyrgyzstan.</li></ul> Both the rail networks are unconnected.
Timetable and other rail info can be found on the railway website. However, it is always best is to check with the capital city Bishkek's train station. Trains are surely not the fastest way to get around in Kyrgyzstan, but they are much more comfortable though and unquestionably tend to cost lesser than the other forms of local and international transport across the country.
The train also doesn’t pass Almaty.
However it goes directly to Taraz – Shymkent – Arys – Kyzyl Orda and then up to Aqtobe – Orenburg – Samara.
It arrives at Moscow Kazanski station around 3 days later.
The train runs daily during summers, but not at all during winters.
<li>Kazakhstan</li>
<li>Bishkek branch</li>
<li>Uzbekistan</li>
<li>Osh branch</li>
<li>Tajikistan</li>
<li>China with a Break of gauge 1,520 mm and 1,435 mm</li></ul>
