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

The cheapest way to get from Samarkand to Astana is to bus which costs $40 - $41 and takes 35h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Samarkand to Astana is to fly which takes 3h 42m and costs $140 - $550.

Is there a direct train between Samarkand and Astana?

No, there is no direct train from Samarkand to Astana. However, there are services departing from Samarkand and arriving at Astana-1 via Tashkent Central and Saryagash. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h.

How far is it from Samarkand to Astana?

The distance between Samarkand and Astana is 1334 km. The road distance is 1890.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Samarkand to Astana without a car is to train via Shymkent which takes 30h 16m and costs $30 - $75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Samarkand to Astana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Samarkand to Astana train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Samarkand to Astana?

The best way to get from Samarkand to Astana is to fly which takes 3h 42m and costs $140 - $550. Alternatively, you can train via Shymkent, which costs $30 - $75 and takes 30h 16m, you could also bus, which costs $40 - $41 and takes 35h 16m.

Where does the Samarkand to Astana train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Samarkand to Astana?

Yes, the driving distance between Samarkand to Astana is 1891 km. It takes approximately 22h 21m to drive from Samarkand to Astana.

Where can I stay near Astana?

There are 2383+ hotels available in Astana.

Samarkand to Astana - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Samarkand to Astana 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 Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)plane SKD - NQZ
3h 42m
$142–552
Train via Shymkent
cheapest
1. Take the train from Samarkand to Tashkent Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Shymkenttrain
3. Take the train from Shymkent to Astana Nurly Zholtrain
30h 16m
$33–75
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Samarkand to Tashkent Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Shymkenttrain
3. Take the bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Saparzhai bus stationbus 5
33h 52m
$44–69
Drive 1,890.9 km
1. Drive from Samarkand to Astanacar 1,890.9 km
22h 21m
$167–241
Bus
1. Take the bus from Samarkand Central Bus Station to Tashkent bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Saparzhai bus stationbus
35h 16m
$41
Train
1. Take the train from Samarkand to Tashkent Centraltrain 767Ф / ...
2. Take the train from Saryagash to Astana-1train 087Х/046Х
38h
$33–77

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

4Weekly Planes

3h 47mAverage Duration

$109Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Samarkand to Astana.

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Distance: 1,334.1 km
Duration: 3h 42m

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

Qazaq Air, Flyr, and Air Astana fly from Samarkand International Airport (SKD) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Samarkand to Restaurant Turan via Tashkent Central, Shymkent, Astana Nurly Zhol, Astana Nurly Zhol, and Zhilmassiv Promyshlenny in around 30h 16m.

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