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How to get fromIran to Samarkandby car, plane, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Iran to Samarkand by car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Drive to Ashgabat International Airport, fly to Turkmenabat Airport, drive, train

    best
    1. Drive from Mashhad to Ashgabat International Airport (ASB)car car
    2. Fly from Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) to Turkmenabat Airport (CRZ)plane plane ASB - CRZ
    3. Drive from Turkmenabat Airport (CRZ) to Alatcar car
    4. Take the train from Alat to Bukhara 1train train
    5. Take the train from Bukhara 1 to Samarkandtrain train
    11h 20m
    $634–1,761

  2. Drive  2,136.7 km

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    1. Drive from Banārūd to Samarkandcar car 2,136.7 km
    27h 33m
    $189–273

  3. Bus to Zvartnots International Airport, fly to Samarkand International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Tabriz Central bus terminal to Yerevan Kilikia bus stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Zvartnots International Airport (EVN) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD)plane plane EVN - SKD
    13h 41m
    $410–614

  4. Drive to Syunik Airport, fly to Samarkand International Airport

    1. Drive from Tabriz to Syunik Airport (YUK)car car
    2. Fly from Syunik Airport (YUK) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD)plane plane YUK - SKD
    15h 36m
    $205–600

Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) to Turkmenabat Airport (CRZ) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$633Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,109.4 km
  • Duration: 11h 20m

What companies run services between Iran and Samarkand, Uzbekistan?

There is no direct connection from Iran to Samarkand. However, you can drive to Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) airport, fly to Turkmenabat Airport (CRZ), drive to Alat, take the train to Bukhara 1, then take the train to Samarkand. Alternatively, you can drive from Banārūd to Samarkand in around 27h 33m.

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