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

The cheapest way to get from Turpan to Samarkand is to train and drive which costs $75 - $150 and takes 47h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Turpan to Samarkand is to bus and fly which takes 9h 15m and costs $200 - $700.

How far is it from Turpan to Samarkand?

The distance between Turpan and Samarkand is 2068 km. The road distance is 2242.6 km.

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

It takes approximately 12h 45m to get from Turpan to Samarkand, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Turpan and Samarkand?

Samarkand is 1h behind Turpan. It is currently 10:37 AM in Turpan and 9:37 AM in Samarkand.

Can I drive from Turpan to Samarkand?

Yes, the driving distance between Turpan to Samarkand is 2243 km. It takes approximately 26h 21m to drive from Turpan to Samarkand.

Where can I stay near Samarkand?

There are 631+ hotels available in Samarkand.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Turpan to Samarkand by bus, plane, train, 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.

Bus, 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
$167–461
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
$76–146
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
$83–152
Drive 2,242.6 km
1. Drive from Turpan to Samarkandcar 2,242.6 km
26h 21m
$283–409
Bus, fly to Bukhara International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Turfan to Urumchi Southbus
2. Fly from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to Bukhara International Airport (BHK)plane URC - BHK
3. Take the train from Bukhara 1 to Samarkandtrain
21h 36m
$216–452
Bus, 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
9h 15m
$206–656

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

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3h 13mAverage Duration

$150Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Turpan to Samarkand.

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

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

There is no direct connection from Turpan to Samarkand. However, you can take the bus to Urumchi South, walk to Santunbei, take the line 1 subway to Urumqi Airport Station, walk to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) airport, fly to Tashkent International Airport (TAS), walk to Ulica Margilan, take the line 40 bus to Severnyj Vokzal, walk to Tashkent Central, then take the train to Samarkand. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Turpan to Samarkand via Turfan North, Ürümqi, Yining, Altynkol, Almaty 1, Almaty 2, and Tashkent Central in around 39h 42m.

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