There are 6 ways to get from Dushanbe to Merv by train, car, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, drive
best- Take the train from Dushanbe to Bukhara 1train 319
- Take the train from Bukhara 1 to Alattrain
- Drive from Alat to Turkmenabatcar
- Take the train from Turkmenabat to Bayramalytrain 96 / ...
22h 14mDrive 800.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Dushanbe to Mervcar 800.1 km
14h 36m$31–45Fly Dushanbe International Airport to Bukhara International Airport, train, drive
- Fly from Dushanbe International Airport (DYU) to Bukhara International Airport (BHK)plane DYU - BHK
- Take the train from Bukhara 1 to Alattrain
- Drive from Alat to Turkmenabatcar
- Take the train from Turkmenabat to Bayramalytrain
14h 10m$234–481Train, bus
- Take the train from Dushanbe to Samarkandtrain 301
- Take the train from Samarkand to Alattrain
- Take the bus from Olot to Turkmenabat Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Turkmenabat to Bayramalytrain 96 / ...
29h 44mTrain, drive to Turkmenabat Airport, fly to Mary
- Take the train from Dushanbe to Bukhara 1train
- Take the train from Bukhara 1 to Alattrain
- Drive from Alat to Turkmenabat Airport (CRZ)car
- Fly from Turkmenabat Airport (CRZ) to Mary (MYP)plane CRZ - MYP
23h 3mFly Dushanbe International Airport to Urgench International Airport, train
- Fly from Dushanbe International Airport (DYU) to Urgench International Airport (UGC)plane DYU - UGC
- Take the train from Urgench to Hazorasptrain
- Take the train from Gazodjak to Turkmenabattrain
- Take the train from Turkmenabat to Bayramalytrain
23h 47m$268–418
Dushanbe International Airport (DYU) to Bukhara International Airport (BHK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dushanbe to Merv is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 14h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Dushanbe to Merv is to fly and train and drive which takes 14h 10m and costs $230 - $490.
The distance between Dushanbe and Merv is 831 km. The road distance is 800.1 km.
The best way to get from Dushanbe to Merv without a car is to train and bus which takes 29h 44m and costs .
It takes approximately 22h 14m to get from Dushanbe to Merv, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Dushanbe to Merv is 800 km. It takes approximately 14h 36m to drive from Dushanbe to Merv.
What companies run services between Dushanbe, Tajikistan and Merv, Turkmenistan?
There is no direct connection from Dushanbe to Merv. However, you can take the train to Bukhara 1, take the train to Alat, drive to Turkmenabat, take the train to Bayramaly, then take the taxi to Merv. Alternatively, you can drive from Dushanbe to Merv in around 14h 36m.
- Website
- flyturkmenistanairlines.eu
Flights from Turkmenabat Airport to Mary via Ashgabat
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Turkmenabat Airport to Mary via Ashgabat, Dashoguz
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $75–410
- Website
- uzairways.com
Flights from Dushanbe International Airport to Urgench International Airport via Tashkent
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–380
- Website
- flyhelicopters.uz
Flights from Dushanbe International Airport to Bukhara International Airport via Tashkent
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–490
- Phone
- +992 (37) 227 21 77
- info@railway.tj
- Website
- railway.tj
Train from Dushanbe to Bukhara 1
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 36m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- railway.tj
- Book at
- eng.rzd.ru
Train from Dushanbe to Samarkand
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- railway.tj
- Phone
- 1005
- compliance@railway.uz
- Website
- railway.uz
Train from Bukhara 1 to Alat
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://railway.uz/en/
- Book at
- https://eticket.railway.uz/en/home
- Sleeper
- $8–10
- Coupe
- $11–12
- SV
- $17–19
Train from Samarkand to Alat
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- https://railway.uz/en/
- Book at
- https://eticket.railway.uz/en/home
- Sleeper
- $11–13
- Coupe
- $15–17
- SV
- $25–28
Train from Urgench to Hazorasp
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://railway.uz/en/
- Book at
- https://eticket.railway.uz/en/home
- Sleeper
- $8–9
- Coupe
- $10–12
- SV
- $16–18
- Phone
- +993 (12) 383275
- tde@railway.gov.tm
- Website
- railway.gov.tm
Train from Turkmenabat to Bayramaly
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Schedules at
- railway.gov.tm
- Platzcart (3rd class)
- $3–4
- Coupe (2nd class)
- $5–7
Train from Gazodjak to Turkmenabat
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Schedules at
- railway.gov.tm
- Platzcart (3rd class)
- $4–5
- Coupe (2nd class)
- $7–9
- Phone
- +993 (12) 390356
- info@awtoulag.gov.tm
Bus from Olot to Turkmenabat Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Schedules at
- https://awtoulag.gov.tm/schedule-journeys/1
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Is ride-sharing platform BlaBlaCar right for you?, Need to know: Greyhound, and The beginner’s guide to the 2018 World Nomad Games - to help you get the most out of your next trip.