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

The cheapest way to get from Xining to Samarkand is to fly and train which costs $180 - $650 and takes 14h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Xining to Samarkand is to fly which takes 11h 5m and costs $250 - $1,000.

Is there a direct train between Xining and Samarkand?

No, there is no direct train from Xining to Samarkand. However, there are services departing from Xining and arriving at Samarkand via Hohhot Station, Ulaanbaatar, Sliudianka 1, Kamyshlov and Verkhniy Baskunchak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9 days 7h.

How far is it from Xining to Samarkand?

The distance between Xining and Samarkand is 3103 km. The road distance is 3792.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Xining to Samarkand without a car is to train which takes 9 days 7h and costs $320 - $800.

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

It takes approximately 11h 5m to get from Xining to Samarkand, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Xining to Samarkand train from?

Xining to Samarkand train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Xining station.

Train or fly from Xining to Samarkand?

The best way to get from Xining to Samarkand is to fly which takes 11h 5m and costs $250 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $320 - $800 and takes 9 days 7h.

What is the time difference between Xining and Samarkand?

Samarkand is 3h behind Xining. It is currently 7:15 AM in Xining and 4:15 AM in Samarkand.

Where does the Xining to Samarkand train arrive?

Xining to Samarkand train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Hohhot station.

Can I drive from Xining to Samarkand?

Yes, the driving distance between Xining to Samarkand is 3793 km. It takes approximately 41h 48m to drive from Xining to Samarkand.

Where can I stay near Samarkand?

There are 680+ hotels available in Samarkand.

Xining to Samarkand - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Xining to Samarkand by plane, train, car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Xining to Samarkand International Airport
best
1. Fly from Xining (XNN) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD)plane XNN - SKD
11h 5m
$254–1,004
Fly Xining to Tashkent International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Xining (XNN) to Tashkent International Airport (TAS)plane XNN - TAS
2. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Samarkandtrain
14h 20m
$185–639
Train
1. Take the train from Xining to Hohhottrain
2. Take the train from Hohhot Station to Ulaanbaatartrain
3. Take the train from Ulaanbaatar to Sliudianka 1train
4. Take the train from Sliudianka 1 to Kamyshlovtrain
5. Take the train from Kamyshlov to Verhnii Baskunchaktrain
6. Take the train from Verkhniy Baskunchak to Samarkandtrain
9d 7h
$326–755
Drive 3,792.8 km
1. Drive from Xining to Samarkandcar 3,792.8 km
41h 48m
$478–691
Train, bus to Lanzhou, fly to Samarkand International Airport
1. Take the train from Xining to Lanzhou Westtrain
2. Take the bus from Oriental Hotel to Lanzhou Airportbus
3. Fly from Lanzhou (LHW) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD)plane LHW - SKD
14h 33m
$310–1,229

Xining to Samarkand by train

1Weekly Trains

9d 7hAverage Duration

$326Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 3,103.1 km
Duration: 11h 5m

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

Sichuan Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Xining (XNN) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Xining to Samarkand via Hohhot Station, Ulaanbaatar, Sliudianka 1, Kamyshlov, Verhnii Baskunchak, and Verkhniy Baskunchak in around 9d 7h.

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