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

The cheapest way to get from Shymkent to Samarkand is to train which costs $15 - $45 and takes 9h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shymkent to Samarkand is to fly which takes 5h 35m and costs $140 - $750.

Is there a direct train between Shymkent and Samarkand?

No, there is no direct train from Shymkent to Samarkand. However, there are services departing from Shymkent and arriving at Samarkand via Tashkent Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

How far is it from Shymkent to Samarkand?

The distance between Shymkent and Samarkand is 469 km. The road distance is 408.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Shymkent to Samarkand without a car is to train which takes 9h 50m and costs $15 - $45.

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

It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Shymkent to Samarkand, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shymkent to Samarkand train from?

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

Train or fly from Shymkent to Samarkand?

The best way to get from Shymkent to Samarkand is to train which takes 9h 50m and costs $15 - $45. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $140 - $750 and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Shymkent to Samarkand train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shymkent to Samarkand?

Yes, the driving distance between Shymkent to Samarkand is 408 km. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Shymkent to Samarkand.

Where can I stay near Samarkand?

There are 631+ hotels available in Samarkand.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Shymkent to Samarkand by car, bus, 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.

Drive, bus
best
1. Drive from Shymkent to Chirchiqcar
2. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Samarkand Central Bus Stationbus
7h 39m
$20–25
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Shymkent to Tashkent Centraltrain 001Х
2. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Samarkandtrain 768Ф / ...
9h 50m
$15–41
Drive 408.3 km
1. Drive from Shymkent to Samarkandcar 408.3 km
6h 3m
$36–52
Fly from Shymkent International Airport
1. Fly from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD)plane CIT - SKD
5h 35m
$143–704
Train via Tashkent
1. Take the train from Shymkent to Tashkent Centraltrain 001Х
2. Take the train from Tashkent South to Samarkandtrain 080Ф / ...
12h 3m
$16–24
Train to Tashkent International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Shymkent to Tashkent Centraltrain
2. Fly from Tashkent International Airport (TAS) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD)plane TAS - SKD
9h 2m
$106–558

Shymkent to Samarkand by train

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9h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 469 km
Duration: 7h 39m

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

You can take a train from Shymkent to Samarkand via Tashkent Central in around 9h 50m. Alternatively, Flyr, S7 Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD) twice daily.

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