What is the cheapest way to get from Aktau to Samarkand?

The cheapest way to get from Aktau to Samarkand is to train and bus which costs $40 - $55 and takes 45h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aktau to Samarkand?

The fastest way to get from Aktau to Samarkand is to fly which takes 8h 37m and costs $310 - $600.

How far is it from Aktau to Samarkand?

The distance between Aktau and Samarkand is 1881 km. The road distance is 1754 km.

How do I travel from Aktau to Samarkand without a car?

The best way to get from Aktau to Samarkand without a car is to train which takes 31h 58m and costs $35 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Aktau to Samarkand?

It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Aktau to Samarkand, including transfers.

Train or fly from Aktau to Samarkand?

The best way to get from Aktau to Samarkand is to train which takes 31h 58m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $310 - $600 and takes 8h 37m.

Can I drive from Aktau to Samarkand?

Yes, the driving distance between Aktau to Samarkand is 1754 km. It takes approximately 23h 10m to drive from Aktau to Samarkand.

Where can I stay near Samarkand?

There are 631+ hotels available in Samarkand.

Aktau to Samarkand - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Aktau to Samarkand by plane, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Tashkent International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Aktau Airport (SCO) to Tashkent International Airport (TAS)plane SCO - TAS
2. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Samarkandtrain
8h 48m
$160–345
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mangystau to Qaraqalpaqstantrain 649Х
2. Take the train from Qaraqalpaqstan to Samarkandtrain 123F
31h 58m
$38–61
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Mangystau to Nukustrain
2. Take the bus from Nukus Kubla Bus station to Tashkent bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Samarkand Central Bus Stationbus
45h 7m
$44–55
Drive 1,754 km
1. Drive from Aktau to Samarkandcar 1,754 km
23h 10m
$155–224
Fly to Samarkand International Airport
1. Fly from Aktau Airport (SCO) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD)plane SCO - SKD
8h 37m
$319–560
Fly to Shymkent International Airport, train
1. Fly from Aktau Airport (SCO) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT)plane SCO - CIT
2. Take the train from Shymkent to Tashkent Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Samarkandtrain
13h 39m
$105–213
Train via Beyneu
1. Take the train from Mangystau to Beineutrain 077X / ...
2. Take the train from Beineu to Samarkandtrain 123F
33h 3m
$38–59
Train via Beyneu #2
1. Take the train from Mangystau to Beineutrain 077X / ...
2. Take the train from Beineu to Samarkandtrain 360
33h 48m

Aktau Airport (SCO) to Tashkent International Airport (TAS) flights

19Weekly Planes

7h 18mAverage Duration

$135Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,880.9 km
Duration: 8h 48m

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

You can take a vehicle from Aktau to Samarkand via Mangystau and Qaraqalpaqstan in around 31h 58m. Alternatively, SCAT, Qazaq Air, and World Ticket fly from Aktau Airport (SCO) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD) 3 times a week.

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