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

The cheapest way to get from Astana to Samarkand is to bus which costs $30 - $40 and takes 38h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Astana to Samarkand is to fly which takes 5h 29m and costs $160 - $490.

Is there a direct train between Astana and Samarkand?

No, there is no direct train from Astana to Samarkand. However, there are services departing from Astana-1 and arriving at Samarkand via Saryagash and Tashkent Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 44m.

How far is it from Astana to Samarkand?

The distance between Astana and Samarkand is 1334 km. The road distance is 1871 km.

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

The best way to get from Astana to Samarkand without a car is to train via Shymkent which takes 30h 59m and costs $30 - $80.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Astana to Samarkand, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Astana to Samarkand train from?

Astana to Samarkand train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Astana-1 station.

Train, bus or fly from Astana to Samarkand?

The best way to get from Astana to Samarkand is to fly which takes 5h 29m and costs $160 - $490. Alternatively, you can train via Shymkent, which costs $30 - $80 and takes 30h 59m, you could also bus, which costs $30 - $40 and takes 38h 37m.

Where does the Astana to Samarkand train arrive?

Astana to Samarkand train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Saryagash station.

Can I drive from Astana to Samarkand?

Yes, the driving distance between Astana to Samarkand is 1871 km. It takes approximately 22h 13m to drive from Astana to Samarkand.

Where can I stay near Samarkand?

There are 631+ hotels available in Samarkand.

Astana to Samarkand - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Astana 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
best
1. Fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD)plane NQZ - SKD
5h 29m
$161–481
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Tashkent bus stationbus Мт910
2. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Samarkand Central Bus Stationbus
38h 37m
$32–39
Train via Shymkent
1. Take the train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Shymkenttrain
2. Take the train from Shymkent to Tashkent Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Samarkandtrain
30h 59m
$33–75
Drive 1,871 km
1. Drive from Astana to Samarkandcar 1,871 km
22h 13m
$165–239
Train
1. Take the train from Astana-1 to Saryagashtrain 046Ц/087Т
2. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Samarkandtrain 768Ф / ...
38h 44m
$40–86

Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD) flights

6Weekly Planes

4h 12mAverage Duration

$92Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,334.4 km
Duration: 5h 29m

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

Qazaq Air, Flyr, and two other airlines fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Restaurant Turan to Samarkand via Zhilmassiv Promyshlenny, Astana Nurly Zhol, Astana Nurly Zhol, Shymkent, and Tashkent Central in around 30h 59m.

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