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

The cheapest way to get from Samarkand to Urgench is to train which costs $15 - $23 and takes 9h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Samarkand to Urgench is to fly which takes 6h 19m and costs $210 - $900.

Is there a direct train between Samarkand and Urgench?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Samarkand and arriving at Urgentsch. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 14m.

How far is it from Samarkand to Urgench?

The distance between Samarkand and Urgench is 653 km. The road distance is 640 km.

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

The best way to get from Samarkand to Urgench without a car is to train which takes 9h 14m and costs $15 - $23.

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

The train from Samarkand to Urgentsch takes 9h 14m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Samarkand to Urgench train from?

Samarkand to Urgench train services, operated by Uzbekistan Railways (OTY), depart from Samarkand station.

Train, bus or fly from Samarkand to Urgench?

The best way to get from Samarkand to Urgench is to train which takes 9h 14m and costs $15 - $23. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 15m, you could also fly, which costs $210 - $900 and takes 6h 19m.

Where does the Samarkand to Urgench train arrive?

Samarkand to Urgench train services, operated by Uzbekistan Railways (OTY), arrive at Urgentsch station.

Can I drive from Samarkand to Urgench?

Yes, the driving distance between Samarkand to Urgench is 640 km. It takes approximately 9h 33m to drive from Samarkand to Urgench.

Where can I stay near Urgench?

There are 19+ hotels available in Urgench.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Samarkand to Urgench by train, bus, car, taxi, 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 Urgentsch125Ф / ...
9h 14m
$15–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from Samarkand Central Bus Station to Navoiy bus station
2. Take the bus from Navoiy bus station to Urgench
10h 15m
Drive 640 km
1. Drive from Samarkand to Urgench640 km
9h 33m
$57–82
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Samarkand to Urgench640 km
9h 33m
$60–80
Fly
1. Fly from Samarkand International Airport (SKD) to Urgench International Airport (UGC)SKD - UGC
6h 19m
$212–853
Train via Miskin
1. Take the train from Samarkand to Miskin359
2. Take the train from Miskin to Urgentsch123Ф
11h 29m

Samarkand to Urgench by train

17Weekly Trains

9h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 653.3 km
Duration: 9h 14m

What companies run services between Samarkand, Uzbekistan and Urgench, Uzbekistan?

Uzbekistan Railways (OTY) operates a train from Samarkand to Urgentsch twice daily. Tickets cost $15–23 and the journey takes 9h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Samarkand to Urgench via Samarkand Central Bus Station and Navoiy bus station in around 10h 15m.

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