What is the cheapest way to get from Issyk-Kul (Lake) to Samarkand?

The cheapest way to get from Issyk-Kul (Lake) to Samarkand is to drive and bus which costs $50 - $80 and takes 24h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Issyk-Kul (Lake) to Samarkand?

The fastest way to get from Issyk-Kul (Lake) to Samarkand is to drive and fly which takes 8h 1m and costs $180 - $700.

How far is it from Issyk-Kul (Lake) to Samarkand?

The distance between Issyk-Kul (Lake) and Samarkand is 1402 km. The road distance is 1076.4 km.

How do I travel from Issyk-Kul (Lake) to Samarkand without a car?

The best way to get from Issyk-Kul (Lake) to Samarkand without a car is to taxi and bus and train which takes 23h and costs .

How long does it take to get from Issyk-Kul (Lake) to Samarkand?

It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Issyk-Kul (Lake) to Samarkand, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Issyk-Kul (Lake) and Samarkand?

Samarkand is 1h behind Issyk-Kul (Lake). It is currently 10:59 AM in Issyk-Kul (Lake) and 9:59 AM in Samarkand.

Can I drive from Issyk-Kul (Lake) to Samarkand?

Yes, the driving distance between Issyk-Kul (Lake) to Samarkand is 1076 km. It takes approximately 15h 41m to drive from Issyk-Kul (Lake) to Samarkand.

Where can I stay near Samarkand?

There are 848+ hotels available in Samarkand.

Issyk-Kul (Lake) to Samarkand - 6 ways to travel via train, car, plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Issyk-Kul (Lake) to Samarkand by car, plane, taxi, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, fly
best
1. Drive from Issyk-Kul (Lake) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)car
2. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD)plane ALA - SKD
8h 1m
$186–702
Drive, bus
cheapest
1. Drive from Issyk-Kul (Lake) to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationcar
2. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Tashkent bus stationbus 407
3. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Samarkand Central Bus Stationbus
24h 47m
$55–80
Taxi, bus, train
1. Take the taxi from Issyk-Kul (Lake) to Balykchy bus stationtaxi
2. Take the bus from Balykchy bus station to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus
3. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Jizzakhbus 711
4. Take the train from Djizak to Samarkandtrain 359
23h
Drive, train
1. Drive from Issyk-Kul (Lake) to Almaty 2car
2. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Tashkent Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Samarkandtrain
27h
$73–105
Drive 1,076.4 km
1. Drive from Tamchy to Samarkandcar 1,076.4 km
15h 41m
$95–138
Drive, train #2
1. Drive from Issyk-Kul (Lake) to Almaty 2car
2. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Tashkent Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Samarkandtrain
27h
$63–105

Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD) flights

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1h 50mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Issyk-Kul (Lake) to Samarkand.

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Distance: 1,401.5 km
Duration: 8h 1m

What companies run services between Issyk-Kul (Lake), Kyrgyzstan and Samarkand, Uzbekistan?

There is no direct connection from Issyk-Kul (Lake) to Samarkand. However, you can drive to Almaty International Airport (ALA) airport, fly to Samarkand International Airport (SKD), then take the taxi to Samarkand. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Balykchy bus station, take the bus to Bishkek Avtovokzal, take the bus to Jizzakh, walk to Djizak, then take the train to Samarkand.

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