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

The cheapest way to get from Bishkek to Samarkand is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 12h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bishkek to Samarkand is to drive which takes 12h 57m and costs $75 - $110.

Is there a direct train between Bishkek and Samarkand?

No, there is no direct train from Bishkek to Samarkand. However, there are services departing from Bischkek 2 and arriving at Samarkand via Taraz and Tashkent North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 4m.

How far is it from Bishkek to Samarkand?

The distance between Bishkek and Samarkand is 911 km. The road distance is 858.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Bishkek to Samarkand without a car is to bus which takes 18h 59m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 18h 59m to get from Bishkek to Samarkand, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bishkek to Samarkand train from?

Bishkek to Samarkand train services, operated by Kyrgyz Railways (КТЖ), depart from Bischkek 2 station.

Train or bus from Bishkek to Samarkand?

The best way to get from Bishkek to Samarkand is to bus which takes 18h 59m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 19h 4m.

What is the time difference between Bishkek and Samarkand?

Samarkand is 1h behind Bishkek. It is currently 3:29 AM in Bishkek and 2:29 AM in Samarkand.

Where does the Bishkek to Samarkand train arrive?

Bishkek to Samarkand train services, operated by Kyrgyz Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Taraz station.

Can I drive from Bishkek to Samarkand?

Yes, the driving distance between Bishkek to Samarkand is 859 km. It takes approximately 12h 57m to drive from Bishkek to Samarkand.

Where can I stay near Samarkand?

There are 672+ hotels available in Samarkand.

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

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

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Jizzakh711
2. Take the bus from Jizzakh to Samarkand Central Bus Station
18h 59m
Drive 858.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Bishkek to Samarkand858.9 km
12h 57m
$76–110
Train
1. Take the train from Bischkek 2 to Taraz317
2. Take the train from Taraz to Tashkent North
3. Take the train from Tashkent North to Samarkand
19h 4m
Train to Almaty International Airport, fly to Samarkand International Airport
1. Take the train from Bischkek 2 to Almaty 1
2. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD)ALA - SKD
18h 17m
Train, train to Tashkent International Airport, fly to Samarkand International Airport
1. Take the train from Bischkek 2 to Taraz
2. Take the train from Taraz to Tashkent North
3. Fly from Tashkent International Airport (TAS) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD)TAS - SKD
18h 16m
Train to Almaty International Airport, fly to Tashkent International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bischkek 2 to Almaty 1
2. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Tashkent International Airport (TAS)ALA - TAS
3. Take the train from Tashkent North to Samarkand
19h 27m
Bus, bus to Andizhan Airport, fly to Tashkent International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Özgön
2. Take the bus from Özgön to Osh Bus station
3. Take the bus from Osh Bus station to Andijon Bus station
4. Fly from Andizhan Airport (AZN) to Tashkent International Airport (TAS)AZN - TAS
5. Take the train from Tashkent North to Samarkand
15h 13m
$115–1,755
Bus, bus to Andizhan Airport, fly to Samarkand International Airport
1. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Özgön
2. Take the bus from Özgön to Osh Bus station
3. Take the bus from Osh Bus station to Andijon Bus station
4. Fly from Andizhan Airport (AZN) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD)AZN - SKD
26h 47m
$229–1,020

Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD) flights

2Weekly Planes

4h 20mAverage Duration

$209Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bishkek to Samarkand.

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Distance: 910.7 km
Duration: 18h 59m

What companies run services between Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan and Samarkand, Uzbekistan?

You can take a bus from Prospekt Manasa to Samarkand via Kozhzavod, Bishkek Avtovokzal, Jizzakh, and Samarkand Central Bus Station in around 18h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bischkek 2 to Samarkand via Taraz and Tashkent North in around 19h 4m.

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