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How to get fromBalkanabat to Bukharaby train, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Balkanabat to Bukhara by train, car, or bus

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  1. Train, drive

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    1. Take the train from Balkanabat to Ashgabattrain train 605 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ashgabat to Turkmenabattrain train 95 / ...
    3. Drive from Turkmenabat to Alatcar car
    4. Take the train from Alat to Bukhara 1train train
    27h 33m
    $26–51

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Balkanabat to Gyzylarbattrain train 605
    2. Take the bus from Gyzylarbat to Ashgabat Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ashgabat Bus Terminal to Turkmenabat Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Turkmenabat Bus Terminal to Olotbus bus
    5. Take the train from Alat to Bukhara 1train train
    28h 6m

  3. Drive 1,168.1 km

    1. Drive from Balkanabat to Bukharacar car 1,168.1 km
    13h 1m
    $103–149

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,143.5 km
  • Duration: 27h 33m

What companies run services between Balkanabat, Turkmenistan and Bukhara, Uzbekistan?

There is no direct connection from Balkanabat to Bukhara. However, you can take the train to Ashgabat, take the train to Turkmenabat, drive to Alat, take the train to Bukhara 1, then take the taxi to Bukhara. Alternatively, you can take a train from Balkanabat to Bukhara via Gyzylarbat, Gyzylarbat, Ashgabat Bus Terminal, Turkmenabat Bus Terminal, Olot, Alat, and Bukhara 1 in around 28h 6m.

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