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

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There are 7 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
    2. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus
    18h 47m
    $34–46

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Samarkand to Tashkent Northtrain
    2. Take the train from Tashkent North to Chutrain
    3. Take the bus from Chu to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus
    20h 29m

  3. Drive 859.3 km

    1. Drive from Samarkand to Bishkekcar859.3 km
    12h 56m
    $76–110

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Samarkand International Airport (SKD) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)planeSKD - ALA
    2. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus
    12h 56m
    $228–762

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Samarkand to Tashkent Northtrain
    2. Take the train from Tashkent North to Shymkenttrain
    3. Take the train from Shymkent to Bischkek 2train318
    25h 56m

  6. Train via Kulan

    1. Take the train from Samarkand to Tashkent Northtrain
    2. Take the train from Saryagash to Turksibtrain
    3. Take the train from Turksib to Bischkek 2train318 / ...
    27h 3m

  7. Train via Kulan #2

    1. Take the train from Samarkand to Tashkent Northtrain
    2. Take the train from Tashkent North to Turksibtrain
    3. Take the train from Turksib to Bischkek 2train318 / ...
    27h 49m

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

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration8h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$191Cheapest 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 Shymkent in around 25h 56m.

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