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

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There are 5 ways to get from Ashgabat to Samarkand by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD)plane plane ASB - SKD
    9h 59m
    $904–2,005

  2. Train, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ashgabat to Turkmenabattrain train 95 / ...
    2. Drive from Turkmenabat to Alatcar car
    3. Take the train from Alat to Bukhara 1train train
    4. Take the train from Bukhara 1 to Samarkandtrain train 054 / ...
    19h 1m
    $31–63

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ashgabat Bus Terminal to Turkmenabat Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Turkmenabat Bus Terminal to Olotbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Karakul’ to Samarkand Central Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 47m

  4. Drive 1,002.4 km

    1. Drive from Ashgabat to Samarkandcar car 1,002.4 km
    11h 25m
    $89–128

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ashgabat to Turkmenabattrain train 95 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Turkmenabat Bus Terminal to Olotbus bus
    3. Take the train from Alat to Samarkandtrain train
    21h 57m

Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration12h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$868Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 783.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 59m

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

Turkish Airlines, Uzbekistan, and two other airlines fly from Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD) twice daily. Alternatively, 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.

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