What is the cheapest way to get from Samarkand to Merv?

The cheapest way to get from Samarkand to Merv is to train and drive which costs $29 - $55 and takes 11h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Samarkand to Merv?

The fastest way to get from Samarkand to Merv is to drive which takes 10h 6m and costs $50 - $80.

How far is it from Samarkand to Merv?

The distance between Samarkand and Merv is 589 km. The road distance is 606.4 km.

How do I travel from Samarkand to Merv without a car?

The best way to get from Samarkand to Merv without a car is to train and bus which takes 14h 21m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Samarkand to Merv?

It takes approximately 11h 24m to get from Samarkand to Merv, including transfers.

Can I drive from Samarkand to Merv?

Yes, the driving distance between Samarkand to Merv is 606 km. It takes approximately 10h 6m to drive from Samarkand to Merv.

Samarkand to Merv - 5 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Samarkand to Merv by train, car, plane, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, drive
best
1. Take the train from Samarkand to Buchara 1train
2. Take the train from Buchara 1 to Olottrain
3. Drive from Olot to Turkmenabatcar
4. Take the train from Turkmenabat to Bayramalytrain 96 / ...
11h 24m
$30–55
Drive 606.4 km
1. Drive from Samarkand to Mervcar 606.4 km
10h 6m
$54–78
Train, drive to Turkmenabat Airport, fly to Mary
1. Take the train from Samarkand to Buchara 1train
2. Take the train from Buchara 1 to Olottrain
3. Drive from Olot to Turkmenabat Airport (CRZ)car
4. Fly from Turkmenabat Airport (CRZ) to Mary (MYP)plane CRZ - MYP
12h 13m
$83–401
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Samarkand to Olottrain
2. Take the bus from Olot to Turkmenabat Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the train from Turkmenabat to Bayramalytrain 96 / ...
14h 21m
Fly Samarkand International Airport to Bukhara International Airport, train, drive
1. Fly from Samarkand International Airport (SKD) to Bukhara International Airport (BHK)plane SKD - BHK
2. Take the train from Buchara 1 to Olottrain
3. Drive from Olot to Turkmenabatcar
4. Take the train from Turkmenabat to Bayramalytrain
15h 8m
$221–733

Turkmenabat Airport (CRZ) to Mary (MYP) flights

8Weekly Planes

3h 41mAverage Duration

$58Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Samarkand to Merv.

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Distance: 589.2 km
Duration: 11h 24m

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 Buchara 1, take the train to Olot, 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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