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

The cheapest way to get from Lanzhou to Samarkand is to train and drive which costs $90 - $190 and takes 2 days 15h.

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

The fastest way to get from Lanzhou to Samarkand is to bus and fly which takes 10h 3m and costs $270 - $1,200.

Is there a direct train between Lanzhou and Samarkand?

No, there is no direct train from Lanzhou to Samarkand. However, there are services departing from Lanzhou and arriving at Samarkand via Hohhot Station, Ulaanbaatar, Sliudianka 1, Kamyshlov and Verkhniy Baskunchak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9 days 16h.

How far is it from Lanzhou to Samarkand?

The distance between Lanzhou and Samarkand is 3278 km. The road distance is 3957.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lanzhou to Samarkand without a car is to train which takes 9 days 16h and costs $300 - $700.

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

It takes approximately 10h 3m to get from Lanzhou to Samarkand, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lanzhou to Samarkand train from?

Lanzhou to Samarkand train services, operated by China Railways, depart from Lanzhou station.

What is the time difference between Lanzhou and Samarkand?

Samarkand is 3h behind Lanzhou. It is currently 6:59 AM in Lanzhou and 3:59 AM in Samarkand.

Where does the Lanzhou to Samarkand train arrive?

Lanzhou to Samarkand train services, operated by China Railways, arrive at Hohhot station.

Can I drive from Lanzhou to Samarkand?

Yes, the driving distance between Lanzhou to Samarkand is 3957 km. It takes approximately 43h 8m to drive from Lanzhou to Samarkand.

Where can I stay near Samarkand?

There are 590+ hotels available in Samarkand.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Lanzhou to Samarkand by bus, plane, train, 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.

Bus to Lanzhou, fly to Samarkand International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Oriental Hotel to Lanzhou Airportbus
2. Fly from Lanzhou (LHW) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD)plane LHW - SKD
10h 3m
$275–1,105
Train, drive
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lanzhou to Ürümqitrain
2. Take the train from Ürümqi to Jinghe Southtrain
3. Drive from Jinghe South to Dostykcar
4. Take the train from Dostyk to Almaty 2train
5. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Tashkent Northtrain
6. Take the train from Tashkent North to Samarkandtrain
2d 15h
$91–184
Drive 3,957.3 km
1. Drive from Lanzhou to Samarkandcar 3,957.3 km
43h 8m
$499–721
Train to Xining, fly to Samarkand International Airport
1. Take the train from Lanzhou West Station to Xiningtrain
2. Fly from Xining (XNN) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD)plane XNN - SKD
13h 54m
$275–1,125
Bus to Lanzhou, fly to Tashkent International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Oriental Hotel to Lanzhou Airportbus
2. Fly from Lanzhou (LHW) to Tashkent International Airport (TAS)plane LHW - TAS
3. Take the train from Tashkent North to Samarkandtrain
13h 8m
$166–590
Train
1. Take the train from Lanzhou to Hohhottrain
2. Take the train from Hohhot Station to Ulaanbaatartrain
3. Take the train from Ulaanbaatar to Sliudianka 1train
4. Take the train from Sliudianka 1 to Kamyshlovtrain
5. Take the train from Kamyshlov to Verhnii Baskunchaktrain
6. Take the train from Verkhniy Baskunchak to Samarkandtrain
9d 16h
$301–666

Lanzhou (LHW) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD) flights

4Weekly Planes

10h 5mAverage Duration

$269Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,278.2 km
Duration: 10h 3m

What companies run services between Lanzhou, China and Samarkand, Uzbekistan?

You can take a train from Lanzhou to Samarkand via Hohhot Station, Ulaanbaatar, Sliudianka 1, Kamyshlov, Verhnii Baskunchak, and Verkhniy Baskunchak in around 9d 16h.

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