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

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

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  1. Fly to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport

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    1. Fly from Samarkand International Airport (SKD) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)plane plane SKD - NQZ
    3h 42m
    $162–482
  2. Train

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    1. Take the train from Samarkand to Tashkent Centraltrain train 767Ф / ...
    2. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Almaty 2train train 001Ь
    21h 44m
    $25–53
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Samarkand Central Bus Station to Tashkent bus stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus bus
    21h 23m
    $30–36
  4. Drive 1,078.3 km

    1. Drive from Samarkand to Almatycar car 1,078.3 km
    14h 32m
    $96–138
  5. Fly to Tashkent International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Samarkand International Airport (SKD) to Tashkent International Airport (TAS)plane plane SKD - TAS
    2. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Shymkenttrain train
    8h 51m
    $106–558
  6. Train via Saryagash

    1. Take the train from Samarkand to Tashkent Southtrain train 054 / ...
    2. Take the train from Saryagash to Almaty 1train train 088Х
    28h 32m
    $27–45

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

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration3h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Samarkand, Uzbekistan and 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 vehicle from Samarkand to Almaty via Samarkand Central Bus Station, Tashkent bus station, and Almaty Sayran Bus Station in around 21h 23m.

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