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

The cheapest way to get from Samarkand to Turkestan is to train via Shymkent which costs $18 - $150 and takes 13h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Samarkand to Turkestan is to drive which takes 9h 22m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct train between Samarkand and Turkestan?

No, there is no direct train from Samarkand to Turkestan. However, there are services departing from Samarkand and arriving at Turkestan via Tashkent Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 21m.

How far is it from Samarkand to Turkestan?

The distance between Samarkand and Turkestan is 596 km. The road distance is 523 km.

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

The best way to get from Samarkand to Turkestan without a car is to train which takes 12h 21m and costs $22 - $50.

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

It takes approximately 12h 21m to get from Samarkand to Turkestan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Samarkand to Turkestan train from?

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

Train or fly from Samarkand to Turkestan?

The best way to get from Samarkand to Turkestan is to train which takes 12h 21m and costs $22 - $50. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $400 - $1,300 and takes 12h 25m.

Where does the Samarkand to Turkestan train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Samarkand to Turkestan?

Yes, the driving distance between Samarkand to Turkestan is 523 km. It takes approximately 9h 22m to drive from Samarkand to Turkestan.

Where can I stay near Turkestan?

There are 84+ hotels available in Turkestan.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Samarkand to Turkestan by train, car, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Samarkand to Tashkent Centraltrain 767Ф / ...
2. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Turkestantrain 305F / ...
12h 21m
$23–50
Train via Shymkent
cheapest
1. Take the train from Samarkand to Tashkent Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Shymkenttrain
3. Take the train from Shymkent to Turkestantrain
13h 21m
$19–150
Drive 523 km
1. Drive from Samarkand to Turkestancar 523 km
9h 22m
$47–67
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 Turkestantrain
11h 27m
$113–568
Fly to Turkistan
1. Fly from Samarkand International Airport (SKD) to Turkistan (HSA)plane SKD - HSA
12h 25m
$404–1,206

Samarkand to Turkestan by train

3Weekly Trains

12h 21mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Samarkand to Turkestan.

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Distance: 595.9 km
Duration: 12h 21m

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

You can take a train from Samarkand to Turkestan via Tashkent Central in around 12h 21m. Alternatively, China Southern Airlines, Flyr, and two other airlines fly from Samarkand International Airport (SKD) to Turkistan (HSA) 3 times a week.

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