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

The cheapest way to get from Semey to Samarkand is to train which costs $35 - $85 and takes 45h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Semey to Samarkand is to fly which takes 7h 5m and costs $150 - $850.

Is there a direct train between Semey and Samarkand?

No, there is no direct train from Semey to Samarkand. However, there are services departing from Semey and arriving at Samarkand via Shymkent and Tashkent Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 7m.

How far is it from Semey to Samarkand?

The distance between Semey and Samarkand is 1669 km. The road distance is 1985.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Semey to Samarkand without a car is to train which takes 45h 7m and costs $35 - $85.

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

It takes approximately 9h 26m to get from Semey to Samarkand, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Semey to Samarkand train from?

Semey to Samarkand train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Semey station.

Train, bus or fly from Semey to Samarkand?

The best way to get from Semey to Samarkand is to train which takes 45h 7m and costs $35 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $65 and takes 2 days 2h, you could also fly, which costs $150 - $850 and takes 7h 5m.

Where does the Semey to Samarkand train arrive?

Semey to Samarkand train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Shymkent station.

Can I drive from Semey to Samarkand?

Yes, the driving distance between Semey to Samarkand is 1985 km. It takes approximately 32h 2m to drive from Semey to Samarkand.

Where can I stay near Samarkand?

There are 193+ hotels available in Samarkand.

Semey to Samarkand - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Semey to Samarkand by plane, train, bus, or car

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

Fly Semey Airport to Tashkent International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Semey Airport (PLX) to Tashkent International Airport (TAS)plane PLX - TAS
2. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Samarkandtrain
9h 26m
$174–379
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Semey to Shymkenttrain
2. Take the train from Shymkent to Tashkent Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Samarkandtrain
45h 7m
$37–84
Bus
1. Take the bus from Semey to Saparzhai bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Tashkent bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Samarkand Central Bus Stationbus
2d 2h
$54–64
Drive 1,985.5 km
1. Drive from Semey to Samarkandcar 1,985.5 km
32h 2m
$176–253
Bus to Oskemen Airport, fly to Samarkand International Airport
1. Take the bus from Semey to Oskemen Bus stationbus
2. Fly from Oskemen Airport (UKK) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD)plane UKK - SKD
17h 27m
Fly Semey Airport to Samarkand International Airport
1. Fly from Semey Airport (PLX) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD)plane PLX - SKD
7h 5m
$153–804
Fly Semey Airport to Shymkent International Airport, train
1. Fly from Semey Airport (PLX) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT)plane PLX - CIT
2. Take the train from Shymkent to Tashkent Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Samarkandtrain
15h 37m
$114–237

Semey to Samarkand by train

7Weekly Trains

45h 7mAverage Duration

$37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,669.5 km
Duration: 9h 26m

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

You can take a train from Semey to Samarkand via Shymkent and Tashkent Central in around 45h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Semey to Samarkand via Saparzhai bus station, Tashkent bus station, and Samarkand Central Bus Station in around 2d 2h.

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