There are 3 ways to get from Samarkand to Itchan Kala by train, bus, or plane
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Samarkand International Airport (SKD) to Urgench International Airport (UGC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Samarkand to Itchan Kala is to train which costs $15 - $24 and takes 10h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Samarkand to Itchan Kala is to fly which takes 7h 25m and costs $240 - $1,100.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Samarkand and arriving at Khiva. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 54m.
The distance between Samarkand and Itchan Kala is 688 km.
The best way to get from Samarkand to Itchan Kala without a car is to train which takes 10h 14m and costs $15 - $24.
The train from Samarkand to Khiva takes 9h 54m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Samarkand to Itchan Kala train services, operated by Uzbekistan Railways (OTY), depart from Samarkand station.
The best way to get from Samarkand to Itchan Kala is to train which takes 10h 14m and costs $15 - $24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 45m, you could also fly, which costs $240 - $1,100 and takes 7h 25m.
Samarkand to Itchan Kala train services, operated by Uzbekistan Railways (OTY), arrive at Khiva station.
There are 98+ hotels available in Itchan Kala.
What companies run services between Samarkand, Uzbekistan and Itchan Kala, Uzbekistan?
Uzbekistan Railways (OTY) operates a train from Samarkand to Khiva twice daily. Tickets cost $15–24 and the journey takes 9h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Samarkand to Itchan Kala via Samarkand Central Bus Station, Kattakurgan, Khiva, and Avtostansiya in around 13h 45m.
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- Website
- uzairways.com
Flights from Samarkand International Airport to Urgench International Airport via Tashkent
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 46m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–850
- Phone
- 1005
- compliance@railway.uz
- Website
- railway.uz
Train from Samarkand to Khiva
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- https://railway.uz/en/
- Book at
- https://eticket.railway.uz/en/home
- Sleeper
- $15–17
- Coupe
- $22–24
- SV
- $38–43
- Phone
- +99871 207-87-00
- avtovokzal.toshkent@mail.ru
- Website
- uztrans.uz
Bus from Samarkand Central Bus Station to Kattakurgan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://uztrans.uz/en
- Schedules at
- https://crm.avtoticket.uz/timetable
- Book at
- https://avtoticket.uz/
Bus from Kattakurgan to Khiva
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14
- Website
- https://uztrans.uz/en
- Schedules at
- https://crm.avtoticket.uz/timetable
- Book at
- https://avtoticket.uz/
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