How far is it from Merv to Samarkand?

The distance between Merv and Samarkand is 600 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 13h 43m to get from Merv to Samarkand, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Samarkand?

There are 622+ hotels available in Samarkand.

Merv to Samarkand - 2 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

There are 2 ways to get from Merv to Samarkand by train, bus, or plane

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Bayramaly to Turkmenabat95 / ...
2. Take the bus from Turkmenabat Bus Terminal to Olot
3. Take the train from Olot to Samarkand
13h 43m
Fly, bus, train
1. Fly from Mary (MYP) to Turkmenabat Airport (CRZ)MYP - CRZ
2. Take the bus from Turkmenabat Bus Terminal to Olot
3. Take the train from Olot to Buchara 1
4. Take the train from Buchara 1 to Samarkand
14h 6m

Mary (MYP) to Turkmenabat Airport (CRZ) flights

8Weekly Planes

2h 55mAverage Duration

$57Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 600.1 km
Duration: 13h 43m

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, take the taxi to Turkmenabat Bus Terminal, take the bus to Olot, walk to Olot, then take the train to Samarkand. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Bayramaly, take the line 04 train to Mary, walk to Mary (MYP) airport, fly to Turkmenabat Airport (CRZ), walk to Turkmenabat Bus Terminal, take the bus to Olot, walk to Olot, take the train to Buchara 1, then take the train to Samarkand.

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