There are 7 ways to get from Kyrgyzstan to Samarkand by car, plane, 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 to Fergana International Airport, fly
best- Drive from Kyzyl-Kyya to Fergana International Airport (FEG)car
- Fly from Fergana International Airport (FEG) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD)plane FEG - SKD
8h 22m$177–1,009Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Jizzakhbus 711
- Take the train from Djizak to Samarkandtrain 710F / ...
17h 25m$36–42Train via Taraz
- Take the train from Bischkek 2 to Taraztrain 317
- Take the train from Taraz to Tashkent Centraltrain
- Take the train from Tashkent Central to Samarkandtrain
22h 22mDrive 858.1 km
- Drive from Bishkek to Samarkandcar 858.1 km
12h 57m$76–110Drive to Namangan Airport, fly
- Drive from Tashkumyr to Namangan Airport (NMA)car
- Fly from Namangan Airport (NMA) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD)plane NMA - SKD
5h 27m$59–373Train
- Take the train from Bischkek 2 to Shymkenttrain 317
- Take the train from Shymkent to Tashkent Centraltrain
- Take the train from Tashkent Central to Samarkandtrain
23h 8mTrain via Kulan
- Take the train from Bischkek 2 to Turksibtrain 317 / ...
- Take the train from Turksib to Saryagashtrain
- Take the train from Tashkent South to Samarkandtrain 056
26h
Fergana International Airport (FEG) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kyrgyzstan to Samarkand is to bus and train which costs $35 - $45 and takes 17h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Kyrgyzstan to Samarkand is to drive and fly which takes 5h 27m and costs $55 - $380.
No, there is no direct train from Kyrgyzstan to Samarkand. However, there are services departing from Bischkek 2 and arriving at Samarkand via Taraz and Tashkent Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 22m.
The distance between Kyrgyzstan and Samarkand is 481 km. The road distance is 858.1 km.
The best way to get from Kyrgyzstan to Samarkand without a car is to bus and train which takes 17h 25m and costs $35 - $45.
It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Kyrgyzstan to Samarkand, including transfers.
Kyrgyzstan to Samarkand train services, operated by Kyrgyz Railways (КТЖ), depart from Bischkek 2 station.
Samarkand is 1h behind Kyrgyzstan. It is currently 6:02 PM in Kyrgyzstan and 5:02 PM in Samarkand.
Kyrgyzstan to Samarkand train services, operated by Kyrgyz Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Taraz station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyrgyzstan to Samarkand is 858 km. It takes approximately 12h 57m to drive from Kyrgyzstan to Samarkand.
What companies run services between Kyrgyzstan and Samarkand, Uzbekistan?
You can take a train from Bischkek 2 to Samarkand via Taraz and Tashkent Central in around 22h 22m.
- Website
- uzairways.com
Flights from Fergana International Airport to Samarkand International Airport via Tashkent
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Namangan Airport to Samarkand International Airport via Tashkent
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- flyhelicopters.uz
Flights from Fergana International Airport to Samarkand International Airport via Tashkent
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Flights from Namangan Airport to Samarkand International Airport via Tashkent
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Phone
- 1005
- [email protected]
- Website
- Uzbekistan Railways
Train from Djizak to Samarkand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Book at
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Schedules at
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Sleeper
- $9–10
- Coupe
- $11–13
- SV
- $18–20
Train from Tashkent Central to Samarkand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Book at
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Schedules at
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Sleeper
- $11–13
- Coupe
- $15–17
- SV
- $26–29
Train from Tashkent South to Samarkand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Book at
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Schedules at
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Sleeper
- $11–13
- Coupe
- $15–17
- SV
- $26–29
- Phone
- 1005
- [email protected]
- Website
- Uzbekistan Railways
Train from Djizak to Samarkand
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Book at
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Schedules at
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Business class
- $12–13
- Econom class
- $9
Train from Tashkent Central to Samarkand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–34
- Website
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Book at
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Schedules at
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Business class
- $31–34
- Econom class
- $23
Train from Tashkent Central to Samarkand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–34
- Website
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Book at
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Schedules at
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Business class
- $31–34
- Econom class
- $23
- Phone
- +996 (312) 92-68-47
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kyrgyz Railways
Train from Bischkek 2 to Taraz
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Kyrgyz Railways
- Book at
- Kyrgyz Railways
Train from Bischkek 2 to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Kyrgyz Railways
- Book at
- Kyrgyz Railways
Train from Bischkek 2 to Turksib
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Kyrgyz Railways
- Book at
- Kyrgyz Railways
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Taraz to Tashkent Central
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $29–40
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $22–28
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $8–11
Train from Shymkent to Tashkent Central
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $21–29
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $12–15
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $5–8
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Turksib to Saryagash
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $14–15
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $22–25
- Phone
- +996 555 452 709
- Website
- avtovokzal.kg
Bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Jizzakh
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26
- Book at
- Bishkek City Hall
- Book at
- Tezket.kg
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