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

The cheapest way to get from Samarkand to Shymkent is to train via Tashkent which costs $16 - $24 and takes 12h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Samarkand to Shymkent is to fly which takes 5h 55m and costs $150 - $800.

Is there a direct train between Samarkand and Shymkent?

No, there is no direct train from Samarkand to Shymkent. However, there are services departing from Samarkand and arriving at Shymkent via Tashkent Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.

How far is it from Samarkand to Shymkent?

The distance between Samarkand and Shymkent is 470 km. The road distance is 409.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Samarkand to Shymkent without a car is to train which takes 9h 45m and costs $15 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 8h 18m to get from Samarkand to Shymkent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Samarkand to Shymkent train from?

Samarkand to Shymkent train services, operated by Uzbekistan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Samarkand station.

Train or fly from Samarkand to Shymkent?

The best way to get from Samarkand to Shymkent is to train which takes 9h 45m and costs $15 - $40. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $150 - $800 and takes 5h 55m.

Where does the Samarkand to Shymkent train arrive?

Samarkand to Shymkent train services, operated by Uzbekistan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Tashkent Central station.

Can I drive from Samarkand to Shymkent?

Yes, the driving distance between Samarkand to Shymkent is 409 km. It takes approximately 6h 6m to drive from Samarkand to Shymkent.

Where can I stay near Shymkent?

There are 305+ hotels available in Shymkent.

Samarkand to Shymkent - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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

Bus, drive
best
1. Take the bus from Samarkand Central Bus Station to Tashkent bus stationbus
2. Drive from Chirchiq to Shymkentcar
8h 18m
$19–25
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Samarkand to Tashkent Centraltrain 767Ф / ...
2. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Shymkenttrain 001Ь
9h 45m
$16–40
Drive 409.1 km
1. Drive from Samarkand to Shymkentcar 409.1 km
6h 6m
$37–53
Fly to Shymkent International Airport
1. Fly from Samarkand International Airport (SKD) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT)plane SKD - CIT
5h 55m
$153–754
Train via Tashkent
1. Take the train from Samarkand to Tashkent Southtrain 054 / ...
2. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Shymkenttrain 001Ь
12h 9m
$17–23
Fly to Tashkent International Airport, train
1. Fly from Samarkand International Airport (SKD) to Tashkent International Airport (TAS)plane SKD - TAS
2. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Shymkenttrain
8h 51m
$106–708

Samarkand to Shymkent by train

7Weekly Trains

9h 45mAverage Duration

$16Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Samarkand to Shymkent.

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Distance: 470.3 km
Duration: 8h 18m

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

You can take a train from Samarkand to Shymkent via Tashkent Central in around 9h 45m. Alternatively, Flyr and Qazaq Air fly from Samarkand International Airport (SKD) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT) 3 times a week.

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