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How to get fromSamarkand to Bishkekby bus, train, car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Samarkand to Bishkek by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Samarkand Central Bus Station to Tashkent bus stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus bus
    18h 47m
    $34–46

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Samarkand to Tashkent Northtrain train
    2. Take the train from Tashkent North to Taraztrain train
    3. Take the train from Taraz to Bischkek 2train train 318
    22h 13m

  3. Drive 859.3 km

    1. Drive from Samarkand to Bishkekcar car 859.3 km
    13h
    $76–110

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Samarkand International Airport (SKD) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane plane SKD - ALA
    2. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus bus
    13h 11m
    $208–662

  5. Train via Kulan

    1. Take the train from Samarkand to Tashkent Southtrain train
    2. Take the train from Saryagash to Turksibtrain train
    3. Take the train from Turksib to Bischkek 2train train 318 / ...
    26h 28m

Samarkand International Airport (SKD) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration8h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Samarkand, Uzbekistan and Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan?

You can take a vehicle from Samarkand to Prospekt Manasa via Samarkand Central Bus Station, Tashkent bus station, Bishkek Avtovokzal, and Kozhzavod in around 18h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Samarkand to Bischkek 2 via Tashkent North and Taraz in around 22h 13m.

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