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

The cheapest way to get from Almaty to Samarkand is to bus which costs $19 - $29 and takes 19h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Almaty to Samarkand is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $140 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Almaty and Samarkand?

No, there is no direct bus from Almaty station to Samarkand station. However, there are services departing from Almaty Sayran Bus Station and arriving at Samarkand Central Bus Station via Tashkent bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Almaty and Samarkand?

No, there is no direct train from Almaty to Samarkand. However, there are services departing from Almaty 2 and arriving at Samarkand via Tashkent Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 51m.

How far is it from Almaty to Samarkand?

The distance between Almaty and Samarkand is 948 km. The road distance is 1076.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Almaty to Samarkand without a car is to bus which takes 19h 1m and costs $19 - $29.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Almaty to Samarkand, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Almaty to Samarkand bus from?

Almaty to Samarkand bus services, operated by Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal, depart from Almaty Sayran Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Almaty to Samarkand train from?

Almaty to Samarkand train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Almaty 2 station.

Train, bus or fly from Almaty to Samarkand?

The best way to get from Almaty to Samarkand is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $140 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $29 and takes 19h 1m, you could also train, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 20h 51m.

Where does the Almaty to Samarkand bus arrive?

Almaty to Samarkand bus services, operated by Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal, arrive at Tashkent bus station.

Where does the Almaty to Samarkand train arrive?

Almaty to Samarkand train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Tashkent Central station.

Can I drive from Almaty to Samarkand?

Yes, the driving distance between Almaty to Samarkand is 1077 km. It takes approximately 14h 31m to drive from Almaty to Samarkand.

How do I get a train ticket from Almaty to Samarkand?

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Where can I stay near Samarkand?

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Fly to Samarkand International Airport
best
1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD)plane ALA - SKD
4h 31m
$147–646
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Tashkent bus stationbus 407
2. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Samarkand Central Bus Stationbus
19h 1m
$19–28
Train
1. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Tashkent Centraltrain 001Х
2. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Samarkandtrain 752Ж
20h 51m
$36–54
Drive 1,076.9 km
1. Drive from Almaty to Samarkandcar 1,076.9 km
14h 31m
$95–138
Fly to Tashkent International Airport, train
1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Tashkent International Airport (TAS)plane ALA - TAS
2. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Samarkandtrain
7h 52m
$110–224
Train #2
1. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Tashkent Centraltrain 001Х
2. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Samarkandtrain 766Ф / ...
20h 51m
$25–54
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus 701
2. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Jizzakhbus 711
3. Take the train from Djizak to Samarkandtrain 056
22h 10m
$39–47

Almaty to Samarkand by train

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Distance: 947.6 km
Duration: 4h 31m

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

Flyr and World Ticket fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Samarkand via Tashkent bus station and Samarkand Central Bus Station in around 19h 1m.

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