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How to get fromShymkent to Samarkandby car, bus, train, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Shymkent to Samarkand by car, bus, train, or plane

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  1. Drive, bus

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    1. Drive from Shymkent to Chirchiqcar car
    2. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Samarkand Central Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 3m
    $17–22

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Shymkent to Tashkent Centraltrain train 001Х
    2. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Samarkandtrain train 752Ж
    9h 46m
    $28–42

  3. Drive  408.3 km

    1. Drive from Shymkent to Samarkandcar car 408.3 km
    6h 4m
    $36–52

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Shymkent to Tashkent Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Tashkent International Airport (TAS) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD)plane plane TAS - SKD
    9h 4m
    $98–659

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Shymkent to Tashkent Centraltrain train 001Х
    2. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Samarkandtrain train 766Ф / ...
    9h 46m
    $17–42

  6. Train via Tashkent

    1. Take the train from Shymkent to Tashkent Centraltrain train 001Х
    2. Take the train from Tashkent South to Samarkandtrain train 080F / ...
    12h 4m
    $18–25

Shymkent to Samarkand by train

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration9h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 469 km
  • Duration: 8h 3m

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 46m.

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