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Ulaanbaatar to Samarkand

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Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia → Samarkand, Uzbekistan

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ulaanbaatar to Samarkand

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Transport providers

Airlines

Air Astana

Website:
airastana.com/global/en-us/
Plane from Khöshig Valley Airport to Tashkent
Ave. Duration:
10h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.26–$952.78

China Southern Airlines

Website:
csair.com/
Plane from Khöshig Valley Airport to Samarkand
Ave. Duration:
17h 48m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$431.92–$1,270.37

Uzbekistan

Website:
uzairways.com/en
Plane from Khöshig Valley Airport to Tashkent
Ave. Duration:
13h 52m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$533.55–$1,270.37

Ural Airlines

Website:
uralairlines.ru/
Plane from Khöshig Valley Airport to Tashkent
Ave. Duration:
14h 50m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$228.67–$1,016.29

Silk Avia

Website:
silk-avia.com/en/
Plane from Khöshig Valley Airport to Samarkand
Ave. Duration:
14h 35m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$241.37–$1,079.81
Plane from Khöshig Valley Airport to Karshi
Ave. Duration:
26h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.26–$889.26

Train operators

Uzbekistan Railways (OTY)

Phone:
1005
Website:
railway.uz/ru/
Train from Novosibirsk Gl to Tashkent
Ave. Duration:
2d 19h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$53.36–$114.33
Train from Tashkent North to Samarkand
Ave. Duration:
3h 19m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.86–$29.22
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
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 Qarshi to Samarkand
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.59

Russian Railways (РЖД)

Phone:
8 (800) 775-00-00
Website:
eng.rzd.ru/
Train from Irkutsk Pas to Novosibirsk
Ave. Duration:
30h 53m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$53.36–$88.93
Train from Sliudianka 1 to Novosibirsk
Ave. Duration:
34h 4m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$55.90–$88.93

Ulaanbaatar Railway

Phone:
+976-1900-1949
Website:
ubtz.mn/
Train from Ulaanbaatar to Irkutsk
Ave. Duration:
23h 33m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$12.70–$48.27
Train from Ulaanbaatar to Sliudianka
Ave. Duration:
21h 3m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$12.70–$43.19

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Ulaanbaatar to Samarkand is to train which costs $108.70 - $239.13 and takes 5 days 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from Ulaanbaatar to Samarkand is to fly which takes 13h 54m and costs $217.39 - $978.26 .

Is there a direct train between Ulaanbaatar and Samarkand?

No, there is no direct train from Ulaanbaatar to Samarkand. However, there are services departing from Ulaanbaatar and arriving at Samarkand via Irkutsk Pas, Novosibirsk Gl and Tashkent North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5 days 7h.

How far is it from Ulaanbaatar to Samarkand?

The distance between Ulaanbaatar and Samarkand is 3336 km. The road distance is 4322.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Ulaanbaatar to Samarkand without a car is to train which takes 5 days 7h and costs $108.70 - $239.13 .

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

It takes approximately 13h 54m to get from Ulaanbaatar to Samarkand, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ulaanbaatar to Samarkand train from?

Ulaanbaatar to Samarkand train services, operated by Ulaanbaatar Railway, depart from Ulaanbaatar station.

Train or fly from Ulaanbaatar to Samarkand?

The best way to get from Ulaanbaatar to Samarkand is to fly which takes 13h 54m and costs $217.39 - $978.26 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $108.70 - $239.13 and takes 5 days 7h.

What is the time difference between Ulaanbaatar and Samarkand?

Samarkand is 3h behind Ulaanbaatar. It is currently 20:00 in Ulaanbaatar and 17:00 in Samarkand.

Where does the Ulaanbaatar to Samarkand train arrive?

Ulaanbaatar to Samarkand train services, operated by Ulaanbaatar Railway, arrive at Irkutsk Pas station.

Can I drive from Ulaanbaatar to Samarkand?

Yes, the driving distance between Ulaanbaatar to Samarkand is 4322 km. It takes approximately 2 days 7h to drive from Ulaanbaatar 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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