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

The cheapest way to get from Moscow to Samarkand is to train which costs $55 - $110 and takes 2 days 23h.

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

The fastest way to get from Moscow to Samarkand is to fly which takes 6h 34m and costs $250 - $900.

Is there a direct train between Moscow and Samarkand?

No, there is no direct train from Moscow to Samarkand. However, there are services departing from Moskva Paveleckaia and arriving at Samarkand via Verkhniy Baskunchak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 21h.

How far is it from Moscow to Samarkand?

The distance between Moscow and Samarkand is 2814 km. The road distance is 3430.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Moscow to Samarkand without a car is to train via Верхний Баскунчак which takes 2 days 21h and costs $110 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Moscow to Samarkand, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Moscow to Samarkand train from?

Moscow to Samarkand train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Moskva Paveleckaia station.

Train or fly from Moscow to Samarkand?

The best way to get from Moscow to Samarkand is to fly which takes 6h 34m and costs $250 - $900. Alternatively, you can train via Верхний Баскунчак, which costs $110 - $200 and takes 2 days 21h.

What is the time difference between Moscow and Samarkand?

Samarkand is 2h ahead of Moscow. It is currently 11:00 AM in Moscow and 1:00 PM in Samarkand.

Where does the Moscow to Samarkand train arrive?

Moscow to Samarkand train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Verhnii Baskunchak station.

Can I drive from Moscow to Samarkand?

Yes, the driving distance between Moscow to Samarkand is 3431 km. It takes approximately 47h 46m to drive from Moscow to Samarkand.

Where can I stay near Samarkand?

There are 678+ hotels available in Samarkand.

Moscow to Samarkand - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Moscow to Samarkand by plane, train, bus, 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.

Fly from Domodedovo International Airport
best
1. Fly from Domodedovo International Airport (DME) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD)DME - SKD
6h 34m
$255–859
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Paveletsky Rail Terminal to Tashkent North306Й
2. Take the train from Tashkent North to Samarkand768Ф / ...
2d 23h
$55–106
Train via Верхний Баскунчак
1. Take the train from Moskva Paveleckaia to Verhnii Baskunchak005Г / ...
2. Take the train from Verkhniy Baskunchak to Samarkand360
2d 21h
$112–199
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Moscow Kotelniki Bus Station to Asian Express Terminal
2. Take the bus from Asian Express Terminal to Penjikent
3. Drive from Penjikent to Samarkand
3d 1h
$146–149
Drive 3,430.7 km
1. Drive from Moscow to Samarkand3,430.7 km
47h 46m
$303–438
Fly from Moscow Vnukovo
1. Fly from Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD)VKO - SKD
6h 40m
$392–655
Fly from Zhukovsky International Airport
1. Fly from Zhukovsky International Airport (ZIA) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD)ZIA - SKD
7h 27m
$325–1,406
Fly from Sheremetyevo International Airport
1. Fly from Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD)SVO - SKD
7h 20m
$306–1,307

Moscow to Samarkand by train

1Weekly Trains

2d 21hAverage Duration

$112Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,813.8 km
Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Moscow, Russia and Samarkand, Uzbekistan?

Ural Airlines, Taban Air, and two other airlines fly from Domodedovo International Airport (DME) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Moskva Paveleckaia to Samarkand via Verhnii Baskunchak and Verkhniy Baskunchak in around 2d 21h.

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