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

The cheapest way to get from Karaganda to Samarkand is to bus which costs $40 - $50 and takes 36h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karaganda to Samarkand is to fly which takes 17h 2m and costs $120 - $700.

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 Saryagash and Tashkent North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 38m.

How far is it from Karaganda to Samarkand?

The distance between Karaganda and Samarkand is 1247 km. The road distance is 1656.2 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 33h 38m and costs $35 - $80.

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

It takes approximately 17h 2m to get from Karaganda to Samarkand, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karaganda to Samarkand train from?

Karaganda to Samarkand train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), 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 17h 2m and costs $120 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 33h 38m, you could also bus, which costs $40 - $50 and takes 36h 7m.

Where does the Karaganda to Samarkand train arrive?

Karaganda to Samarkand train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Saryagash station.

Can I drive from Karaganda to Samarkand?

Yes, the driving distance between Karaganda to Samarkand is 1656 km. It takes approximately 20h 6m to drive from Karaganda to Samarkand.

Where can I stay near Samarkand?

There are 598+ hotels available in Samarkand.

Karaganda to Samarkand - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD)plane KGF - SKD
17h 2m
$125–655
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Karaganda Pass to Saryagashtrain 046Ц/087Т
2. Take the train from Tashkent North to Samarkandtrain 768Ф / ...
33h 38m
$37–80
Bus
1. Take the bus from Karagandy Bus station to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Tashkent bus stationbus 407
3. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Samarkand Central Bus Stationbus
36h 7m
$41–50
Drive 1,656.2 km
1. Drive from Karaganda to Samarkandcar 1,656.2 km
20h 6m
$147–211

Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD) flights

3Weekly Planes

20h 6mAverage Duration

$129Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,247.3 km
Duration: 17h 2m

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

World Ticket and Flyr fly from Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Karaganda Pass to Samarkand via Saryagash and Tashkent North in around 33h 38m.

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