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

The cheapest way to get from Karakol to Samarkand is to bus and train which costs $35 - $45 and takes 24h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karakol to Samarkand is to drive and fly which takes 7h 6m and costs $210 - $700.

How far is it from Karakol to Samarkand?

The distance between Karakol and Samarkand is 1285 km. The road distance is 1257.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Karakol to Samarkand without a car is to bus and train which takes 24h 10m and costs $35 - $45.

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

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Karakol to Samarkand, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Karakol and Samarkand?

Samarkand is 1h behind Karakol. It is currently 2:07 AM in Karakol and 1:07 AM in Samarkand.

Can I drive from Karakol to Samarkand?

Yes, the driving distance between Karakol to Samarkand is 1258 km. It takes approximately 18h 18m to drive from Karakol to Samarkand.

Where can I stay near Samarkand?

There are 703+ hotels available in Samarkand.

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

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

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

Drive, fly to Samarkand International Airport
best
1. Drive from Karakol to Almaty International Airport (ALA)car
2. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD)plane ALA - SKD
7h 6m
$217–689
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Karakol to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus 501
2. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Jizzakhbus 711
3. Take the train from Djizak to Samarkandtrain 056
24h 10m
$40–45
Bus, train via Shymkent
1. Take the bus from Karakol to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus 501
2. Take the train from Bischkek 2 to Shymkenttrain 317
3. Take the train from Shymkent to Tashkent Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Samarkandtrain
30h 37m
Drive 1,257.6 km
1. Drive from Karakol to Samarkandcar 1,257.6 km
18h 18m
$111–161
Drive, fly to Tashkent International Airport, train
1. Drive from Karakol to Almaty International Airport (ALA)car
2. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Tashkent International Airport (TAS)plane ALA - TAS
3. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Samarkandtrain
10h 32m
$118–334
Drive, fly to Bukhara International Airport, train
1. Drive from Karakol to Almaty International Airport (ALA)car
2. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Bukhara International Airport (BHK)plane ALA - BHK
3. Take the train from Bukhara 1 to Samarkandtrain
13h 7m
$237–465

Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD) flights

2Weekly Planes

1h 50mAverage Duration

$78Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Karakol to Samarkand.

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Distance: 1,285.4 km
Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between Karakol, Kyrgyzstan and Samarkand, Uzbekistan?

There is no direct connection from Karakol to Samarkand. However, you can drive to Almaty International Airport (ALA) airport, fly to Samarkand International Airport (SKD), then take the taxi to Samarkand. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karakol to Samarkand via Bishkek Avtovokzal, Jizzakh, and Djizak in around 24h 10m.

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