The train between Bishkek and Samarkand takes 2d 2h. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Bishkek to Samarkand. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice a week between Bishkek and Samarkand. The service departs Bishkek at 8:46 PM in the evening, which arrives into Samarkand at 22:10:00. All services require a transfer at Taraz and take an average of 2d 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bishkek to Samarkand. However, there are services departing from Bishkek station and arriving at Samarkand station via Taraz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2d 2h.
Bishkek to Samarkand train services, operated by Kyrgyz Railways (КТЖ), depart from Bischkek 2 station.
Bishkek to Samarkand train services, operated by Kyrgyz Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Samarkand station.
The distance between Bishkek and Samarkand is 730.8 km. The road distance is 1,038 km.
You can take a train from Bischkek 2 to Samarkand via Taraz and Tashkent Central in around 22h 24m.
