What is the cheapest way to get from Ashgabat (State) to Samarkand?

The cheapest way to get from Ashgabat (State) to Samarkand is to train and drive which costs $30 - $65 and takes 19h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ashgabat (State) to Samarkand?

The fastest way to get from Ashgabat (State) to Samarkand is to fly and drive and train which takes 7h 34m and costs $500 - $1,700.

Is there a direct bus between Ashgabat (State) and Samarkand?

No, there is no direct bus from Ashgabat (State) to Samarkand station. However, there are services departing from Ashgabat Bus Terminal and arriving at Samarkand Central Bus Station via Turkmenabat Bus Terminal and Karakul’. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 47m.

How far is it from Ashgabat (State) to Samarkand?

The distance between Ashgabat (State) and Samarkand is 849 km. The road distance is 1002.4 km.

How do I travel from Ashgabat (State) to Samarkand without a car?

The best way to get from Ashgabat (State) to Samarkand without a car is to bus which takes 22h 47m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ashgabat (State) to Samarkand?

It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Ashgabat (State) to Samarkand, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ashgabat (State) to Samarkand bus from?

Ashgabat (State) to Samarkand bus services, operated by Awtomobil Ulag Hyzmaty, depart from Ashgabat Bus Terminal station.

Bus or fly from Ashgabat (State) to Samarkand?

The best way to get from Ashgabat (State) to Samarkand is to bus which takes 22h 47m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $600 - $1,100 and takes 9h 24m.

Where does the Ashgabat (State) to Samarkand bus arrive?

Ashgabat (State) to Samarkand bus services, operated by Awtomobil Ulag Hyzmaty, arrive at Turkmenabat Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Ashgabat (State) to Samarkand?

Yes, the driving distance between Ashgabat (State) to Samarkand is 1002 km. It takes approximately 11h 25m to drive from Ashgabat (State) to Samarkand.

Where can I stay near Samarkand?

There are 855+ hotels available in Samarkand.

Ashgabat (State) to Samarkand - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Ashgabat (State) to Samarkand by plane, car, train, 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 to Turkmenabat Airport, drive, train
best
1. Fly from Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) to Turkmenabat Airport (CRZ)plane ASB - CRZ
2. Drive from Turkmenabat Airport (CRZ) to Alatcar
3. Take the train from Alat to Bukhara 1train
4. Take the train from Bukhara 1 to Samarkandtrain
7h 34m
$507–1,650
Train, drive
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ashgabat to Turkmenabattrain 95 / ...
2. Drive from Turkmenabat to Alatcar
3. Take the train from Alat to Bukhara 1train
4. Take the train from Bukhara 1 to Samarkandtrain 054 / ...
19h 1m
$31–63
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ashgabat Bus Terminal to Turkmenabat Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Turkmenabat Bus Terminal to Olotbus
3. Take the bus from Karakul’ to Samarkand Central Bus Stationbus
22h 47m
Drive 1,002.4 km
1. Drive from Ashgabat to Samarkandcar 1,002.4 km
11h 25m
$89–128
Fly to Samarkand International Airport
1. Fly from Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD)plane ASB - SKD
9h 24m
$604–1,105
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ashgabat to Turkmenabattrain 95 / ...
2. Take the bus from Turkmenabat Bus Terminal to Olotbus
3. Take the train from Alat to Samarkandtrain
21h 57m

Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) to Turkmenabat Airport (CRZ) flights

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Map of how to get from Ashgabat (State) to Samarkand.

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Distance: 849.4 km
Duration: 7h 34m

What companies run services between Ashgabat (State), Turkmenistan and Samarkand, Uzbekistan?

You can take a vehicle from Ashgabat to Samarkand via Ashgabat Bus Terminal, Turkmenabat Bus Terminal, Olot, Karakul’, and Samarkand Central Bus Station in around 22h 47m. Alternatively, Turkish Airlines, Uzbekistan, and three other airlines fly from Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD) once daily.

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