There are 5 ways to get from Astrakhan to Samarkand by plane, train, or car
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 Samarkand International Airport
best- Fly from Astrakhan/Narimanovo Airport (ASF) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD)plane ASF - SKD
8h 32m$366–757Train
cheapest- Take the train from Astrakhan to Ganjuschkinotrain 626Х
- Take the train from Ganjuschkino to Samarkandtrain 123F
43h 47m$79–145Drive 2,104.1 km
- Drive from Astrakhan to Samarkandcar 2,104.1 km
29h 53m$186–269Fly to Tashkent International Airport, train
- Fly from Astrakhan/Narimanovo Airport (ASF) to Tashkent International Airport (TAS)plane ASF - TAS
- Take the train from Tashkent Central to Samarkandtrain
11h 3m$188–382Train via Astrakhan
- Take the train from Astrakhan to Ganjuschkinotrain 626Х
- Take the train from Ganjuschkino to Samarkandtrain 360
44h$105–190
Astrakhan to Samarkand by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Astrakhan to Samarkand is to train which costs $75 - $150 and takes 43h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Astrakhan to Samarkand is to fly which takes 8h 32m and costs $360 - $800.
No, there is no direct train from Astrakhan to Samarkand. However, there are services departing from Astrakhan and arriving at Samarkand via Ganjuschkino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 47m.
The distance between Astrakhan and Samarkand is 1719 km. The road distance is 2104.1 km.
The best way to get from Astrakhan to Samarkand without a car is to train which takes 43h 47m and costs $75 - $150.
It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Astrakhan to Samarkand, including transfers.
Astrakhan to Samarkand train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ), depart from Astrakhan station.
The best way to get from Astrakhan to Samarkand is to fly which takes 8h 32m and costs $360 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $150 and takes 43h 47m.
Samarkand is 1h ahead of Astrakhan. It is currently 12:52 AM in Astrakhan and 1:52 AM in Samarkand.
Astrakhan to Samarkand train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ), arrive at Ganjuschkino station.
What companies run services between Astrakhan, Russia and Samarkand, Uzbekistan?
Aeroflot Russian Airlines and Unilode fly from Astrakhan/Narimanovo Airport (ASF) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Astrakhan to Samarkand via Ganjuschkino in around 43h 47m.
- Website
- aeroflot.ru
Flights from Astrakhan/Narimanovo Airport to Samarkand International Airport via Moscow Sheremetyevo
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 28m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from Astrakhan/Narimanovo Airport to Tashkent International Airport via Moscow Sheremetyevo
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
- Website
- unilode.com
Flights from Astrakhan/Narimanovo Airport to Samarkand International Airport via Moscow Sheremetyevo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360–750
Flights from Astrakhan/Narimanovo Airport to Tashkent International Airport via Baku Heydar Aliyev
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–340
- Website
- azal.az
Flights from Astrakhan/Narimanovo Airport to Tashkent International Airport via Baku Heydar Aliyev
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–480
- Website
- uzairways.com
Flights from Astrakhan/Narimanovo Airport to Tashkent International Airport via Baku Heydar Aliyev
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–550
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Astrakhan to Ganjuschkino
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $50–70
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $70–95
Train from Astrakhan to Ganjuschkino
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $50–70
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $70–95
- Phone
- 1005
- [email protected]
- Website
- Uzbekistan Railways
Train from Ganjuschkino to Samarkand
- Ave. Duration
- 38h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $29–47
- Website
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Book at
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Schedules at
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Sleeper
- $29–32
- Coupe
- $43–47
- SV
- $80–90
- Phone
- 1005
- [email protected]
- Website
- Uzbekistan Railways
Train from Tashkent Central to Samarkand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Book at
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Schedules at
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Business class
- $32–35
- Econom class
- $23
- Phone
- +992 (37) 227 21 77
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.tj
Train from Ganjuschkino to Samarkand
- Ave. Duration
- 38h 41m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Book at
- Tajikistan Railways
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Yes, the driving distance between Astrakhan to Samarkand is 2104 km. It takes approximately 29h 53m to drive from Astrakhan to Samarkand.
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