What is the cheapest way to get from Balkanabat to Bukhara?

The cheapest way to get from Balkanabat to Bukhara is to train and drive which costs $25 - $55 and takes 27h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Balkanabat to Bukhara?

The fastest way to get from Balkanabat to Bukhara is to train and fly and drive which takes 11h 48m and costs $350 - $900.

How far is it from Balkanabat to Bukhara?

The distance between Balkanabat and Bukhara is 1252 km. The road distance is 1168.1 km.

How do I travel from Balkanabat to Bukhara without a car?

The best way to get from Balkanabat to Bukhara without a car is to train and bus which takes 28h 6m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Balkanabat to Bukhara?

It takes approximately 11h 48m to get from Balkanabat to Bukhara, including transfers.

Can I drive from Balkanabat to Bukhara?

Yes, the driving distance between Balkanabat to Bukhara is 1168 km. It takes approximately 13h 1m to drive from Balkanabat to Bukhara.

Where can I stay near Bukhara?

There are 496+ hotels available in Bukhara.

Balkanabat to Bukhara - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Balkanabat to Bukhara by train, plane, car, 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.

Train to Turkmenbashi Airport, fly, drive, train
best
1. Take the train from Balkanabat to Turkmenbashitrain
2. Fly from Turkmenbashi Airport (KRW) to Turkmenabat Airport (CRZ)plane KRW - CRZ
3. Drive from Turkmenabat Airport (CRZ) to Alatcar
4. Take the train from Alat to Bukhara 1train
11h 48m
$353–887
Train, drive
cheapest
1. Take the train from Balkanabat to Ashgabattrain 605 / ...
2. Take the train from Ashgabat to Turkmenabattrain 95 / ...
3. Drive from Turkmenabat to Alatcar
4. Take the train from Alat to Bukhara 1train
27h 33m
$26–51
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Balkanabat to Gyzylarbattrain 605
2. Take the bus from Gyzylarbat to Ashgabat Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Ashgabat Bus Terminal to Turkmenabat Bus Terminalbus
4. Take the bus from Turkmenabat Bus Terminal to Olotbus
5. Take the train from Alat to Bukhara 1train
28h 6m
Drive 1,168.1 km
1. Drive from Balkanabat to Bukharacar 1,168.1 km
13h 1m
$103–149
Train to Ashgabat International Airport, fly, drive, train
1. Take the train from Balkanabat to Ashgabattrain
2. Fly from Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) to Turkmenabat Airport (CRZ)plane ASB - CRZ
3. Drive from Turkmenabat Airport (CRZ) to Alatcar
4. Take the train from Alat to Bukhara 1train
16h 6m
$623–1,738

Turkmenbashi Airport (KRW) to Turkmenabat Airport (CRZ) flights

6Weekly Planes

4h 45mAverage Duration

$334Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Balkanabat to Bukhara.

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Distance: 1,251.7 km
Duration: 11h 48m

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 Turkmenbashi, take the taxi to Turkmenbashi Airport (KRW) airport, fly to Turkmenabat Airport (CRZ), 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 Ashgabat, Turkmenabat, Alat, and Bukhara 1 in around 27h 33m.

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