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

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There are 6 ways to get from Samarkand to Karaganda by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport

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    1. Fly from Samarkand International Airport (SKD) to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF)plane plane SKD - KGF
    8h 47m
    $338–1,010

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Samarkand Central Bus Station to Tashkent bus stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Karagandy Bus stationbus bus
    30h 46m
    $40

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Samarkand to Tashkent Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Shymkenttrain train
    3. Take the train from Shymkent to Karaganda Passtrain train
    26h 10m
    $49–83

  4. Drive 1,660.5 km

    1. Drive from Samarkand to Karagandacar car 1,660.5 km
    20h
    $147–212

  5. Fly to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Samarkand International Airport (SKD) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)plane plane SKD - NQZ
    2. Take the train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Karaganda Passtrain train
    7h 38m
    $137–962

  6. Train via Shaul’der

    1. Take the train from Samarkand to Tashkent Southtrain train 054 / ...
    2. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Timurtrain train
    3. Take the train from Timur to Karaganda Passtrain train
    37h 52m
    $47–73

Samarkand to Karaganda by train

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration26h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,247.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 47m

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

Flyr, Qazaq Air, and Uzbekistan fly from Samarkand International Airport (SKD) to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Samarkand to Karaganda Pass via Tashkent Central and Shymkent in around 26h 10m.

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