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

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

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Bus to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport, fly to Tashkent International Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Turfan to Urumchi Southbus
2. Fly from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to Tashkent International Airport (TAS)plane URC - TAS
3. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Samarkandtrain
12h 45m
$177–641
Train, drive
cheapest
1. Take the train from Turfan North to Urumqi Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Ürümqi to Jinghe Southtrain
3. Drive from Jinghe South to Dostykcar
4. Take the train from Dostyk to Almaty 2train
5. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Tashkent Centraltrain
6. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Samarkandtrain
47h 57m
$78–149
Train, drive via Altynkol
1. Take the train from Turfan North to Urumqi Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Ürümqi to Yiningtrain
3. Drive from Yining to Altynkolcar
4. Take the train from Altynkol to Almaty 1train
5. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Tashkent Centraltrain
6. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Samarkandtrain
39h 42m
$85–153
Drive 2,242.6 km
1. Drive from Turpan to Samarkandcar 2,242.6 km
26h 21m
$283–409
Bus to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport, fly to Samarkand International Airport
1. Take the bus from Turfan to Urumchi Southbus
2. Fly from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD)plane URC - SKD
11h 25m
$296–856
Fly Turpan to Samarkand International Airport
1. Fly from Turpan (TLQ) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD)plane TLQ - SKD
22h 11m
$456–1,007
Bus to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport, fly to Termez Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Turfan to Urumchi Southbus
2. Fly from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to Termez Airport (TMJ)plane URC - TMJ
3. Take the train from Termez to Samarkandtrain
25h 50m
$219–677

Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to Tashkent International Airport (TAS) flights

15Weekly Planes

3h 43mAverage Duration

$156Cheapest Price

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 2,068 km
Duration: 12h 45m

What companies run services between Turpan, China and Samarkand, Uzbekistan?

9 Air Co Ltd and Zhejiang Loong Airlines fly from Turpan (TLQ) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD) 3 times a week.

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Samarkand(opens in a new window), Uzbekistan(opens in a new window)

Samarqand or Samarkand is a city in southeastern Uzbekistan and among the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Central Asia. Samarqand is the capital of Samarqand Region and a district-level city, that includes the urban-type settlements Kimyogarlar, Farhod and Khishrav. With 551,700 inhabitants (2021), it is the second-largest city of Uzbekistan.

Things to do in Samarkand

Registan(Opens in a new window)

The Registan was the heart of the ancient city of Samarkand of the Timurid dynasty, now in Uzbekistan. The name Rēgistan (ریگستان) means "Sandy place" or "desert" in Persian.

Bibi-Khanym Mosque(Opens in a new window)

The mosque Bibi-Khanym Mosque (Persian: مسجد بی بی خانم; Uzbek: Bibi-Xonum machiti; Russian: Мечеть Бибиханым; also:... Khanum / Khanom / Hanum / Chanym / Hanim, etc.) is one of the most important monuments of Samarkand. In the 15th century it was one of the largest and most magnificent mosques in the Islamic world. By the mid-20th century only a grandiose ruin of it still survived, but now major parts of the mosque have been restored.

Shah-i-Zinda(Opens in a new window)

Shah-i-Zinda (Uzbek: Shohizinda; Persian: شاه زنده, meaning "The Living King") is a necropolis in the north-eastern part of Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

Gur-e-Amir(Opens in a new window)

The Gūr-i Amīr or Guri Amir (Uzbek: Amir Temur maqbarasi, Go'ri Amir, Persian: ), is a mausoleum of the Asian conqueror Timur (also known as Tamerlane) in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. It occupies an important place in the history of Persian-Mongolian Architecture as the precursor and model for later great Mughal architecture tombs, including Gardens of Babur in Kabul, Humayun's Tomb in Delhi and the Taj Mahal in Agra, built by Timur's Persianised descendants, the ruling Mughal dynasty of North India. It has been heavily restored.

Places to stay in Samarkand

L'Argamak Boutique Hotel Historic Center(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Rabat Boutique(Opens in a new window)

9.8Exceptional

ANTICA Family Guest House(Opens in a new window)

9.1Superb

Jahongir(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

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