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Almaty, Kazakhstan → Samarkand, Uzbekistan

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Seven ways to Travel from Almaty to Samarkand

Composite routes from Almaty to Samarkand

Cheapest
14 h 47 min
Car
1073 km.
from $59
Other
14 h 47 min
Rideshare
1073 km.
from $14
20 h 37 min
920 km.
from $42.35
18 h 47 min
920 km.
from $29.22
7 h 46 min
Bus, Plane
920 km.
from $162.66
15 h 11 min
Bus, Plane
920 km.
from $275.03
14 h 35 min
Bus, Plane
920 km.
from $254.13

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Astana

Website:
airastana.com/global/en-us/
Plane from Almaty International Airport to Tashkent
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.28–$457.33

Uzbekistan

Website:
uzairways.com/en
Plane from Almaty International Airport to Samarkand
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$63.52–$825.74
Plane from Almaty International Airport to Tashkent
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.63–$368.41
Plane from Almaty International Airport to Bukhara
Ave. Duration:
9h 20m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$190.56–$520.85
Plane from Almaty International Airport to Karshi
Ave. Duration:
9h 10m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$177.85–$482.74

Silk Avia

Website:
silk-avia.com/en/
Plane from Almaty International Airport to Samarkand
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.52–$139.74
Plane from Almaty International Airport to Bukhara
Ave. Duration:
10h 11m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.15–$584.37
Plane from Almaty International Airport to Karshi
Ave. Duration:
10h 30m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$177.85–$482.74

Unilode

Website:
unilode.com/
Plane from Almaty International Airport to Tashkent
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$52.09–$444.63

Train operators

Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains)

Phone:
1433
Email:
Website:
railways.kz/ru/
Train from Almaty 2 to Tashkent
Ave. Duration:
17h 19m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$11.43–$34.30

Uzbekistan Railways (OTY)

Phone:
1005
Email:
Website:
railway.uz/ru/
Train from Tashkent North to Samarkand
Ave. Duration:
3h 19m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.86–$29.22
Train from Buchara 1 to Samarkand
Ave. Duration:
2h 24m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$13.97–$25.41
Train from Qarshi to Samarkand
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.70–$22.87

Uzbekistan Railways (High Speed Trains)

Phone:
1005
Email:
Website:
railway.uz/ru/
Train from Tashkent North to Samarkand
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.94
Train from Buchara 1 to Samarkand
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.84
Train from Qarshi to Samarkand
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.59

Bus operators

Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal

Phone:
+7 727 396-70-63
Website:
ma-sairan.kz/
Bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Tashkent
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.97–$25.41

Tashkent Bus Terminal

Phone:
+99871 207-87-00
Email:
Website:
uztrans.uz/
Bus from Tashkent bus station to Samarkand
Ave. Duration:
4h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.28

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Almaty to Samarkand is to bus which costs $16.30 - $26.09 and takes 18h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Almaty to Samarkand is to fly which takes 6h 40m and costs $76.09 - $369.57 .

Is there a direct train between Almaty and Samarkand?

No, there is no direct train from Almaty to Samarkand. However, there are services departing from Almaty 2 and arriving at Samarkand via Tashkent North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 37m.

How far is it from Almaty to Samarkand?

The distance between Almaty and Samarkand is 948 km. The road distance is 1078.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Almaty to Samarkand without a car is to bus which takes 18h 47m and costs $16.30 - $26.09 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Almaty to Samarkand, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Almaty to Samarkand train from?

Almaty to Samarkand train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Almaty 2 station.

Train, bus or fly from Almaty to Samarkand?

The best way to get from Almaty to Samarkand is to fly which takes 6h 40m and costs $76.09 - $369.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16.30 - $26.09 and takes 18h 47m, you could also train, which costs $15.22 - $54.35 and takes 20h 37m.

Where does the Almaty to Samarkand train arrive?

Almaty to Samarkand train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Tashkent North station.

Can I drive from Almaty to Samarkand?

Yes, the driving distance between Almaty to Samarkand is 1079 km. It takes approximately 14h 56m to drive from Almaty to Samarkand.

Where can I stay near Samarkand?

There are 556+ hotels available in Samarkand. Prices start at $24.57 per night.
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