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How to get fromSamarkand to Mervby train, car or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Samarkand to Merv by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train, drive

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    1. Take the train from Samarkand to Bukhara 1train train 056
    2. Take the train from Bukhara 1 to Alattrain train
    3. Drive from Alat to Turkmenabatcar car
    4. Take the train from Turkmenabat to Bayramalytrain train 96 / ...
    11h
    $29–54

  2. Drive 606.4 km

    1. Drive from Samarkand to Mervcar car 606.4 km
    10h 6m
    $54–78

  3. Train, drive to Turkmenabat Airport, fly to Mary

    1. Take the train from Samarkand to Bukhara 1train train
    2. Take the train from Bukhara 1 to Alattrain train
    3. Drive from Alat to Turkmenabat Airport (CRZ)car car
    4. Fly from Turkmenabat Airport (CRZ) to Mary (MYP)plane plane CRZ - MYP
    11h 49m
    $77–390

  4. Fly Samarkand International Airport to Bukhara International Airport, train, drive

    1. Fly from Samarkand International Airport (SKD) to Bukhara International Airport (BHK)plane plane SKD - BHK
    2. Take the train from Bukhara 1 to Alattrain train
    3. Drive from Alat to Turkmenabatcar car
    4. Take the train from Turkmenabat to Bayramalytrain train
    15h 57m
    $220–883

Turkmenabat Airport (CRZ) to Mary (MYP) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration3h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Samarkand, Uzbekistan and Merv, Turkmenistan?

There is no direct connection from Samarkand to Merv. However, you can take the train to Bukhara 1, take the train to Alat, drive to Turkmenabat, take the train to Bayramaly, then take the taxi to Merv. Alternatively, you can drive from Samarkand to Merv in around 10h 6m.

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