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 $21 - $30 and takes 18h 37m.

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 36m and costs $200 - $600.

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 56m.

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 18h 37m and costs $21 - $30.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Almaty to Samarkand, including transfers.

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 36m and costs $200 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $30 and takes 18h 37m, you could also train, which costs $24 - $55 and takes 20h 56m.

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 29m to drive from Almaty to Samarkand.

Where can I stay near Samarkand?

There are 631+ hotels available in Samarkand.

Almaty to Samarkand - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Almaty to Samarkand by plane, bus, train, 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 Samarkand International Airport
best
1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD)plane ALA - SKD
4h 36m
$206–600
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
18h 37m
$22–30
Train
1. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Tashkent Centraltrain 001Х
2. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Samarkandtrain 768Ф / ...
20h 56m
$24–53
Drive 1,076.9 km
1. Drive from Almaty to Samarkandcar 1,076.9 km
14h 29m
$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 51m
$92–232
Fly to Bukhara International Airport, train
1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Bukhara International Airport (BHK)plane ALA - BHK
2. Take the train from Bukhara 1 to Samarkandtrain
11h 32m
$213–413

Almaty to Samarkand by train

7Weekly Trains

20h 56mAverage Duration

$24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 947.6 km
Duration: 4h 36m

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

World Ticket and Uzbekistan 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 18h 37m.

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