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How to get fromAktobe to Samarkandby plane, train or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Aktobe to Samarkand by plane, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Tashkent International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Aktobe International Airport (AKX) to Tashkent International Airport (TAS)plane plane AKX - TAS
    2. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Samarkandtrain train
    9h 22m
    $176–290

  2. Train via Shymkent

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Aktobe to Shymkenttrain train
    2. Take the train from Shymkent to Tashkent Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Samarkandtrain train
    39h 57m
    $34–280

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Aktobe to Tashkent Centraltrain train 305 / ...
    2. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Samarkandtrain train 768Ф / ...
    34h 36m
    $36–74

  4. Drive 1,856 km

    1. Drive from Aktobe to Samarkandcar car 1,856 km
    28h 10m
    $164–237

  5. Fly to Samarkand International Airport

    1. Fly from Aktobe International Airport (AKX) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD)plane plane AKX - SKD
    5h 37m
    $185–905

  6. Fly to Shymkent International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Aktobe International Airport (AKX) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT)plane plane AKX - CIT
    2. Take the train from Shymkent to Tashkent Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Samarkandtrain train
    13h 29m
    $111–208

Aktobe to Samarkand by train

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration34h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Aktobe, Kazakhstan and Samarkand, Uzbekistan?

You can take a train from Aktobe to Samarkand via Tashkent Central in around 34h 36m. Alternatively, Air Astana and Qazaq Air fly from Aktobe International Airport (AKX) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD) 3 times a week.

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