How to get fromMerke to Tashkentby bus, car or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Merke to Tashkent by bus, car, or train

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Bus, drive
best
1. Take the bus from Merke to Taraz bus station235
2. Take the bus from Taraz bus station to Shymkent Samal Bus Station
3. Drive from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Chirchiq
10h 47m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Turksib to Tashkent North370Н
17h 35m
$19–26
Train via Saryagash
1. Take the train from Turksib to Saryagash087Т / ...
15h 40m
$20–32
Drive 454.8 km
1. Drive from Merke to Tashkent454.8 km
6h 40m
$41–58

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 490.6 km
Duration: 10h 47m

What companies run services between Merke, Jambyl Region, Kazakhstan and Tashkent, Uzbekistan?

Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) operates a train from Turksib to Saryagash once daily. Tickets cost $9–15 and the journey takes 10h 45m.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

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Tashkent(opens in a new window), Uzbekistan(opens in a new window)

Tashkent or Toshkent ; historically known as Chach, Shash, Binkat) is the capital and largest city of Uzbekistan. It is the most populous city in Central Asia, with a population of 3 million. It is located in northeastern Uzbekistan, near the border with Kazakhstan. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Tashkent

Amir Timur Museum(Opens in a new window)

The Amir Timur Museum is located in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan. It opened in 1996, and is dedicated to the Mongol warlord Amir Timur (Tamerlane).

Museum of Arts of Uzbekistan(Opens in a new window)

The Museum of Arts of Uzbekistan (Uzbek: Oʻzbekiston Davlat Sanʼat muzeyi) is the largest state art museum in Uzbekistan. Its permanent collection contains more than several thousands works, divided among four curatorial departments. The museum was established in 1918 as a Museum of People University and renamed as a Central Arts Museum later. It was named as Tashkent Art Museum in 1924 and finally Museum of Arts of Uzbekistan in 1935.

Chorsu Bazaar(Opens in a new window)

Chorsu Bazaar (Uzbek: Чорсу бозор) is the traditional bazaar located in the center of the old town of Tashkent, the capital city of Uzbekistan. Under its blue-colored domed building and the adjacent areas, all daily necessities are sold.

Navoi Theater(Opens in a new window)

The Navoi Theater Uzbek: Alisher Navoiy nomidagi davlat akademik katta teatri, "Alisher Navoi State Academic Bolshoi Theatre") is the national opera theater in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

Places to stay in Tashkent

LOTTE City Hotels Tashkent Palace(Opens in a new window)

9.1Superb

Wyndham Tashkent(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

Hyatt Regency Tashkent(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

Aster Hotel Group(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

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