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How to get fromNur-Sultan to Samarkandby plane, train, bus or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Nur-Sultan to Samarkand by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Samarkand International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD)plane plane NQZ - SKD
    5h 46m
    $191–551

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Tashkent bus stationbus bus Мт910
    2. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Samarkand Central Bus Stationbus bus
    39h 52m
    $32–38

  3. Train via Shymkent

    1. Take the train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Shymkenttrain train
    2. Take the train from Shymkent to Tashkent Northtrain train
    3. Take the train from Tashkent North to Samarkandtrain train
    30h 48m
    $33–74

  4. Drive 1,868.8 km

    1. Drive from Nur-Sultan to Samarkandcar car 1,868.8 km
    22h 12m
    $165–239

  5. Fly to Tashkent International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Tashkent International Airport (TAS)plane plane NQZ - TAS
    2. Take the train from Tashkent North to Samarkandtrain train
    8h 26m
    $97–286

  6. Fly to Shymkent International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT)plane plane NQZ - CIT
    2. Take the train from Shymkent to Tashkent Northtrain train
    3. Take the train from Tashkent North to Samarkandtrain train
    14h 22m
    $67–184

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Astana-1 to Saryagashtrain train 046Ц/087Т
    2. Take the train from Tashkent North to Samarkandtrain train 768Ф / ...
    39h 59m
    $39–85

Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration3hAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan and Samarkand, Uzbekistan?

Qazaq Air flies from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ZhK Aydidar to Samarkand via Astana Nurly Zhol, Astana Nurly Zhol, Shymkent, and Tashkent North in around 30h 48m.

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