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There are 4 ways to get from Xi'an to Merv by plane, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Ashgabat International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Ashgabat International Airport (ASB)plane plane XIY - ASB
    2. Take the train from Ashgabat to Bayramalytrain train
    20h 52m
    $662–1,225

  2. Fly to Samarkand International Airport, train, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD)plane plane XIY - SKD
    2. Take the train from Samarkand to Bukhara 1train train
    3. Take the train from Bukhara 1 to Alattrain train
    4. Drive from Alat to Turkmenabatcar car
    5. Take the train from Turkmenabat to Bayramalytrain train
    21h 10m
    $233–915

  3. Drive 5,204.4 km

    1. Drive from Xi'an to Mervcar car 5,204.4 km
    2d 9h
    $656–948

  4. Fly to Bukhara International Airport, train, drive

    1. Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Bukhara International Airport (BHK)plane plane XIY - BHK
    2. Take the train from Bukhara 1 to Alattrain train
    3. Drive from Alat to Turkmenabatcar car
    4. Take the train from Turkmenabat to Bayramalytrain train
    36h 23m
    $303–1,140

Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration8h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$382Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,903.3 km
  • Duration: 20h 52m

What companies run services between Xi'an, China and Merv, Turkmenistan?

There is no direct connection from Xi'an to Merv. However, you can take the line 2 subway to Bei Kezhan, walk to Xian North Station, take the bus to Xi An Airport, walk to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) airport, fly to Ashgabat International Airport (ASB), take the taxi to Ashgabat, take the train to Bayramaly, then take the taxi to Merv. Alternatively, you can drive from Xi'an to Merv in around 2d 9h.

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