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How to get fromAktau to Samarkandby plane, train, bus or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Aktau to Samarkand by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Samarkand International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Aktau Airport (SCO) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD)plane plane SCO - SKD
    9h 2m
    $289–560

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mangystau to Qaraqalpaqstantrain train 649Х
    2. Take the train from Qaraqalpaqstan to Samarkandtrain train 123F
    31h 58m
    $38–61

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Mangystau to Nukustrain train
    2. Take the bus from Nukus Kubla Bus station to Tashkent bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Samarkand Central Bus Stationbus bus
    45h 7m
    $44–55

  4. Drive 1,754 km

    1. Drive from Aktau to Samarkandcar car 1,754 km
    23h 10m
    $155–224

  5. Fly to Tashkent International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Aktau Airport (SCO) to Tashkent International Airport (TAS)plane plane SCO - TAS
    2. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Samarkandtrain train
    8h 58m
    $160–355

  6. Train via Beyneu

    1. Take the train from Mangystau to Beineutrain train 077X / ...
    2. Take the train from Beineu to Samarkandtrain train 123F
    33h 3m
    $38–59

  7. Train via Beyneu #2

    1. Take the train from Mangystau to Beineutrain train 077X / ...
    2. Take the train from Beineu to Samarkandtrain train 360
    33h 48m

Aktau Airport (SCO) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration10h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$336Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Aktau, Kazakhstan and Samarkand, Uzbekistan?

Air Astana, Flyr, and two other airlines fly from Aktau Airport (SCO) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Aktau to Samarkand via Mangystau and Qaraqalpaqstan in around 31h 58m.

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