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 $23 - $55 and takes 21h 9m.

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 6h 57m and costs $210 - $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 North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 9m.

How far is it from Samarkand to Almaty?

The distance between Samarkand and Almaty is 948 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 9m and costs $23 - $55.

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

It takes approximately 6h 57m 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 fly which takes 6h 57m and costs $210 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $23 - $55 and takes 21h 9m, you could also bus, which costs $27 - $35 and takes 21h 16m.

Where does the Samarkand to Almaty train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Samarkand to Almaty?

Yes, the driving distance between Samarkand to Almaty is 1078 km. It takes approximately 14h 32m to drive from Samarkand to Almaty.

Where can I stay near Almaty?

There are 3201+ hotels available in Almaty.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Samarkand to Almaty 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
best
1. Fly from Samarkand International Airport (SKD) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)SKD - ALA
6h 57m
$211–701
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Samarkand to Tashkent North767Ф / ...
2. Take the train from Tashkent North to Almaty 2001Ь
21h 9m
$24–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from Samarkand Central Bus Station to Tashkent bus station
2. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Almaty Sayran Bus Station
21h 16m
$28–33
Drive 1,078.3 km
1. Drive from Samarkand to Almaty1,078.3 km
14h 32m
$96–138
Train via Almaty 1
1. Take the train from Samarkand to Tashkent South126Ф / ...
2. Take the train from Tashkent North to Almaty 1369Ф
30h
$31–46

Samarkand to Almaty by train

4Weekly Trains

21h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 947.5 km
Duration: 6h 57m

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

China Southern Airlines, Uzbekistan, and Air Astana fly from Samarkand International Airport (SKD) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Samarkand to Almaty 2 via Tashkent North in around 21h 9m.

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