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

The cheapest way to get from Samarkand to Almaty is to train which costs $24 - $55 and takes 21h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Samarkand to Almaty is to fly which takes 2h 37m and costs $110 - $700.

Is there a direct train between Samarkand and Almaty?

No, there is no direct train from Samarkand to Almaty. However, there are services departing from Samarkand and arriving at Almaty 2 via Tashkent Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 16m.

How far is it from Samarkand to Almaty?

The distance between Samarkand and Almaty is 1030 km. The road distance is 1078.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Samarkand to Almaty without a car is to train which takes 21h 16m and costs $35 - $55.

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

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Samarkand to Almaty, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Samarkand to Almaty train from?

Samarkand to Almaty train services, operated by Uzbekistan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Samarkand station.

Train, bus or fly from Samarkand to Almaty?

The best way to get from Samarkand to Almaty is to train which takes 21h 16m and costs $35 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $35 and takes 21h 16m, you could also fly, which costs $110 - $700 and takes 2h 37m.

Where does the Samarkand to Almaty train arrive?

Samarkand to Almaty train services, operated by Uzbekistan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Tashkent Central station.

Can I drive from Samarkand to Almaty?

Yes, the driving distance between Samarkand to Almaty is 1078 km. It takes approximately 14h 33m to drive from Samarkand to Almaty.

Where can I stay near Almaty?

There are 3743+ hotels available in Almaty.

Samarkand to Almaty - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Samarkand to Almaty by train, plane, 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.

Train to Tashkent International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Samarkand to Tashkent Centraltrain
2. Fly from Tashkent International Airport (TAS) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane TAS - ALA
6h 54m
$108–255
Train #2
cheapest
1. Take the train from Samarkand to Tashkent Centraltrain 765Ф / ...
2. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Almaty 2train 001Ь
21h 16m
$25–53
Train
1. Take the train from Samarkand to Tashkent Centraltrain 751М
2. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Almaty 2train 001Ь
21h 16m
$35–53
Bus
1. Take the bus from Samarkand Central Bus Station to Tashkent bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus
21h 16m
$28–33
Drive 1,078.3 km
1. Drive from Samarkand to Almatycar 1,078.3 km
14h 33m
$96–138
Fly from Samarkand International Airport
1. Fly from Samarkand International Airport (SKD) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane SKD - ALA
2h 37m
$111–701
Train, train to Shymkent International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Samarkand to Tashkent Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Shymkenttrain
3. Fly from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane CIT - ALA
12h 44m
$63–123
Train to Termez Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Samarkand to Termeztrain
2. Fly from Termez Airport (TMJ) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane TMJ - ALA
16h 44m
$164–381
Train via Saryagash
1. Take the train from Samarkand to Tashkent Southtrain 054 / ...
2. Take the train from Saryagash to Almaty 1train 088Х
28h 45m
$27–46

Samarkand to Almaty by train

3Weekly Trains

21h 16mAverage Duration

$35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,029.9 km
Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Samarkand, Uzbekistan and Almaty, Kazakhstan?

You can take a train from Samarkand to Almaty 2 via Tashkent Central in around 21h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Samarkand to Almaty Sayran Bus Station via Samarkand Central Bus Station and Tashkent bus station in around 21h 16m.

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