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

The cheapest way to get from Merv to Samarkand is to train and drive which costs $29 - $60 and takes 10h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merv to Samarkand is to drive which takes 9h 44m and costs $50 - $80.

How far is it from Merv to Samarkand?

The distance between Merv and Samarkand is 589 km. The road distance is 606.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Merv to Samarkand without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 43m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 59m to get from Merv to Samarkand, including transfers.

Can I drive from Merv to Samarkand?

Yes, the driving distance between Merv to Samarkand is 607 km. It takes approximately 9h 44m to drive from Merv to Samarkand.

Where can I stay near Samarkand?

There are 576+ hotels available in Samarkand.

Merv to Samarkand - 5 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Merv to Samarkand by train, car, plane, or bus

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

Train, drive
best
1. Take the train from Bayramaly to Turkmenabattrain 95 / ...
2. Drive from Turkmenabat to Olotcar
3. Take the train from Olot to Buchara 1train
4. Take the train from Buchara 1 to Samarkandtrain
10h 59m
$29–56
Drive 606.8 km
1. Drive from Merv to Samarkandcar 606.8 km
9h 44m
$54–78
Fly Mary to Turkmenabat Airport, drive, train
1. Fly from Mary (MYP) to Turkmenabat Airport (CRZ)plane MYP - CRZ
2. Drive from Turkmenabat Airport (CRZ) to Olotcar
3. Take the train from Olot to Buchara 1train
4. Take the train from Buchara 1 to Samarkandtrain
11h 13m
$82–392
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bayramaly to Turkmenabattrain 95 / ...
2. Take the bus from Turkmenabat Bus Terminal to Olotbus
3. Take the train from Olot to Samarkandtrain
13h 43m
Train, drive, train to Bukhara International Airport, fly to Samarkand International Airport
1. Take the train from Bayramaly to Turkmenabattrain
2. Drive from Turkmenabat to Olotcar
3. Take the train from Olot to Buchara 1train
4. Fly from Bukhara International Airport (BHK) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD)plane BHK - SKD
12h 52m
$221–734

Mary (MYP) to Turkmenabat Airport (CRZ) flights

10Weekly Planes

3h 33mAverage Duration

$59Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Merv to Samarkand.

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Distance: 588.6 km
Duration: 10h 59m

What companies run services between Merv, Turkmenistan and Samarkand, Uzbekistan?

There is no direct connection from Merv to Samarkand. However, you can take the taxi to Bayramaly, take the train to Turkmenabat, drive to Olot, take the train to Buchara 1, then take the train to Samarkand. Alternatively, you can drive from Merv to Samarkand in around 9h 44m.

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