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Samarkand to Karakol

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Samarkand, Uzbekistan → Karakol, Kyrgyzstan

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Eight ways to Travel from Samarkand to Karakol

Composite routes from Samarkand to Karakol

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Transport providers

Bus operators

Kyrgyz Avtobeketi

Phone:
+996 312 64-23-27
Website:
avtovokzal.kg/
Bus from Bishkek Zapadnyi Avtovokzal to Karakol
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.61

Tashkent Bus Terminal

Phone:
+99871 207-87-00
Website:
uztrans.uz/
Bus from Samarkand Central Bus Station to Tashkent
Ave. Duration:
4h 9m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.31
Bus from Tashkent bus station to Bishkek
Ave. Duration:
13h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$26.00

Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal

Website:
saparzhai.kz/
Bus from Chu to Bishkek
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Once a week

Airlines

Air Astana

Website:
airastana.com/global/en-us/
Plane from Samarkand International Airport to Manas
Ave. Duration:
8h 50m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$153.46–$549.90
Plane from Samarkand International Airport to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
5h 42m
Frequency:
Friday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$63.94–$140.67

Uzbekistan

Website:
uzairways.com/en
Plane from Samarkand International Airport to Manas
Ave. Duration:
10h 32m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$153.46–$434.81
Plane from Samarkand International Airport to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$166.25–$831.25

Ural Airlines

Website:
uralairlines.ru/
Plane from Samarkand International Airport to Manas
Ave. Duration:
14h 40m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$217.40–$895.19

Avia Traffic Company

Website:
aero.kg/
Plane from Samarkand International Airport to Manas
Ave. Duration:
11h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$255.77–$1,023.07

Train operators

Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains)

Phone:
1433
Website:
railways.kz/ru/
Train from Tashkent North to Chu
Ave. Duration:
13h 11m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$8.31–$26.86
Train from Tashkent North to Tjulkubas
Ave. Duration:
7h 55m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$5.75–$17.90

Uzbekistan Railways (OTY)

Phone:
1005
Website:
railway.uz/ru/
Train from Samarkand to Tashkent
Ave. Duration:
3h 33m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.35–$29.41
Train from Tashkent North to Chu
Ave. Duration:
16h 55m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$20.46–$40.92
Train from Tashkent North to Tjulkubas
Ave. Duration:
10h 6m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$15.35–$28.13
Train from Tashkent North to Turksib
Ave. Duration:
15h 8m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$19.18–$37.09

Uzbekistan Railways (High Speed Trains)

Phone:
1005
Website:
railway.uz/ru/
Train from Samarkand to Tashkent
Ave. Duration:
2h 21m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$18.06

Kyrgyz Railways (КТЖ)

Phone:
+996 (312) 30 02 09
Website:
railway.kg/?lang=ru
Train from Tjulkubas to Bischkek
Ave. Duration:
13h 41m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$16.62–$25.58
Train from Turksib to Bischkek
Ave. Duration:
8h 21m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$6.39–$10.23

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Samarkand to Karakol is to bus which costs $32.17 - $32.39 and takes 24h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Samarkand to Karakol is to fly and drive which takes 11h 23m and costs $97.83 - $402.17 .

How far is it from Samarkand to Karakol?

The distance between Samarkand and Karakol is 1269 km. The road distance is 1260.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Samarkand to Karakol without a car is to bus which takes 24h 45m and costs $32.17 - $32.39 .

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

It takes approximately 24h 45m to get from Samarkand to Karakol, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Samarkand and Karakol?

Karakol is 1h ahead of Samarkand. It is currently 12:24 in Samarkand and 13:24 in Karakol.

Can I drive from Samarkand to Karakol?

Yes, the driving distance between Samarkand to Karakol is 1261 km. It takes approximately 18h 2m to drive from Samarkand to Karakol.

Where can I stay near Karakol?

There are 198+ hotels available in Karakol. Prices start at $14.74 per night.
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