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How to get fromDunhuang to Samarkandby car, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Dunhuang to Samarkand by car, plane, or train

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  1. Drive  3,038.8 km

    best
    1. Drive from Dunhuang to Samarkandcar car 3,038.8 km
    33h 59m
    $383–554

  2. Fly to Tashkent International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Tashkent International Airport (TAS)plane plane DNH - TAS
    2. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Samarkandtrain train
    19h 2m
    $253–936

  3. Fly to Samarkand International Airport

    1. Fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD)plane plane DNH - SKD
    27h 16m
    $481–1,401

  4. Fly to Karshi, train

    1. Fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Karshi (KSQ)plane plane DNH - KSQ
    2. Take the train from Karshi to Samarkandtrain train
    26h 1m
    $280–1,120

  5. Fly to Navoi, train

    1. Fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Navoi (NVI)plane plane DNH - NVI
    2. Take the train from Navoiy to Samarkandtrain train
    28h 17m
    $282–1,021

Dunhuang (DNH) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration27h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$482Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,038.8 km
  • Duration: 33h 59m

What companies run services between Dunhuang, China and Samarkand, Uzbekistan?

China Eastern Airlines, Zhejiang Loong Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD) 6 times a week.

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