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How to get fromSamarkand to Xi'anby plane, train, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Samarkand to Xi'an by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Samarkand International Airport (SKD) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane plane SKD - XIY
    6h 15m
    ¥2,824–6,529

  2. Train, bus via Shymkent

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Samarkand to Tashkent Northtrain train
    2. Take the train from Tashkent North to Shymkenttrain train
    3. Take the bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus bus 3
    4. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Ürümqibus bus 412
    5. Take the train from Ürümqi to Xi'antrain train
    2d 20h
    ¥547–1,368

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Samarkand to Gulistantrain train
    2. Take the bus from Gulistan to Tashkent bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Ürümqibus bus 412
    5. Take the train from Ürümqi to Xi'antrain train
    2d 21h

  4. Drive 4,553.9 km

    1. Drive from Samarkand to Xi'ancar car 4,553.9 km
    2d 1h
    ¥3,984–5,754

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Samarkand Central Bus Station to Tashkent bus stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Kashgarbus bus
    4. Take the train from Kashgar to Guangyuantrain train
    5. Take the train from Guangyuan to Xian Northtrain train
    3d 11h
    ¥1,305–2,040

Samarkand International Airport (SKD) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration8h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,663Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Samarkand, Uzbekistan and Xi'an, China?

Zhejiang Loong Airlines and China Southern Airlines fly from Samarkand International Airport (SKD) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) 6 times a week.

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