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How to get fromAktau to Samarkandby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Aktau to Samarkand by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Aktau Airport (SCO) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD)plane plane SCO - SKD
    8h 57m
    $279–560

  2. Train via Beyneu

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mangystau to Beineutrain train 077X / ...
    2. Take the train from Beineu to Samarkandtrain train 123F
    33h 4m
    $39–60

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Mangystau to Qaraqalpaqstantrain train 649
    2. Take the train from Qaraqalpaqstan to Samarkandtrain train 123F
    31h 58m
    $40–62

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Mangystau to Nukustrain train 649
    2. Take the bus from Nukus Kubla Bus station to Tashkent bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Samarkand Central Bus Stationbus bus
    45h 30m
    $42–54

  5. Drive 1,754.1 km

    1. Drive from Aktau to Samarkandcar car 1,754.1 km
    23h 11m
    $155–224

  6. Train via Beyneu #2

    1. Take the train from Mangystau to Beineutrain train 077X / ...
    2. Take the train from Beineu to Samarkandtrain train 360
    33h 49m

Aktau Airport (SCO) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration10h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$217Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,427.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 57m

What companies run services between Aktau, Kazakhstan and Samarkand, Uzbekistan?

Air Astana, Flyr, and four other airlines fly from Aktau Airport (SCO) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Aktau to Samarkand via Mangystau and Qaraqalpaqstan in around 31h 58m.

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