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

The cheapest way to get from Karaganda to Samarkand is to train via Shaul’der which costs $45 - $75 and takes 37h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karaganda to Samarkand is to fly and train which takes 8h 29m and costs $190 - $350.

Is there a direct bus between Karaganda and Samarkand?

No, there is no direct bus from Karaganda to Samarkand station. However, there are services departing from Karagandy and arriving at Samarkand Central Bus Station via Bishkek Avtovokzal and Jizzakh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Karaganda and Samarkand?

No, there is no direct train from Karaganda to Samarkand. However, there are services departing from Karaganda Pass and arriving at Samarkand via Shymkent and Tashkent Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 44m.

How far is it from Karaganda to Samarkand?

The distance between Karaganda and Samarkand is 1247 km. The road distance is 1656.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Karaganda to Samarkand without a car is to train which takes 26h 44m and costs $45 - $85.

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

It takes approximately 11h 7m to get from Karaganda to Samarkand, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karaganda to Samarkand bus from?

Karaganda to Samarkand bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, depart from Karagandy station.

Where do I catch the Karaganda to Samarkand train from?

Karaganda to Samarkand train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Karaganda Pass station.

Train, bus or fly from Karaganda to Samarkand?

The best way to get from Karaganda to Samarkand is to fly which takes 11h 7m and costs $250 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 26h 44m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 39h 40m.

Where does the Karaganda to Samarkand bus arrive?

Karaganda to Samarkand bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, arrive at Bishkek Avtovokzal station.

Where does the Karaganda to Samarkand train arrive?

Karaganda to Samarkand train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Shymkent station.

Can I drive from Karaganda to Samarkand?

Yes, the driving distance between Karaganda to Samarkand is 1656 km. It takes approximately 19h 44m to drive from Karaganda to Samarkand.

How do I get a train ticket from Karaganda to Samarkand?

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Where can I stay near Samarkand?

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Karaganda to Samarkand - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Karaganda to Samarkand by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly to Samarkand International Airport
best
1. Fly from Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD)plane KGF - SKD
11h 7m
$259–760
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Karaganda Pass to Shymkenttrain
2. Take the train from Shymkent to Tashkent Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Samarkandtrain
26h 44m
$47–80
Bus
1. Take the bus from Karagandy to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus
2. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Jizzakhbus 711
3. Take the bus from Jizzakh to Samarkand Central Bus Stationbus
39h 40m
Drive 1,656.3 km
1. Drive from Karaganda to Samarkandcar 1,656.3 km
19h 44m
$147–211
Fly to Tashkent International Airport, train
1. Fly from Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF) to Tashkent International Airport (TAS)plane KGF - TAS
2. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Samarkandtrain
8h 29m
$191–345
Train via Shaul’der
1. Take the train from Karaganda Pass to Timurtrain
2. Take the train from Timur to Tashkent Centraltrain 305
3. Take the train from Tashkent South to Samarkandtrain 056
37h 23m
$47–73

Karaganda to Samarkand by train

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26h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,247.3 km
Duration: 11h 7m

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

Flyr flies from Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Karaganda Pass to Samarkand via Shymkent and Tashkent Central in around 26h 44m.

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