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How to get fromDushanbe to Zarafshanby bus, car, train, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Dushanbe to Zarafshan by bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Asian Express Terminal to Penjikentbus bus
    2. Drive from Penjikent to Samarkand Central Bus Stationcar car
    3. Take the bus from Samarkand Central Bus Station to Zarafshanbus bus
    11h 27m
    $24–28

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dushanbe to Djizaktrain train 301
    2. Take the bus from Jizzakh to Zarafshanbus bus
    24h 46m
    $52–61

  3. Drive 658.5 km

    1. Drive from Dushanbe to Zarafshancar car 658.5 km
    9h 29m
    $59–84

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Dushanbe International Airport (DYU) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD)plane plane DYU - SKD
    2. Take the bus from Samarkand Central Bus Station to Zarafshanbus bus
    17h 11m
    $235–900

Dushanbe International Airport (DYU) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration12h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dushanbe to Zarafshan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 662.2 km
  • Duration: 11h 27m

What companies run services between Dushanbe, Tajikistan and Zarafshan, Uzbekistan?

There is no direct connection from Dushanbe to Zarafshan. However, you can take the bus to Penjikent, drive to Samarkand Central Bus Station, then take the bus to Zarafshan. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dushanbe to Zarafshan via Djizak and Jizzakh in around 24h 46m.

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