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How to get fromNur-Sultan to Samarkandby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Nur-Sultan to Samarkand by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Samarkand International Airport

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    1. Fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD)plane plane NQZ - SKD
    5h 5m
    $131–751

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Tashkent bus stationbus bus Мт910
    2. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Samarkand Central Bus Stationbus bus
    40h 16m
    $31–37

  3. Train via Shymkent

    1. Take the train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Shymkenttrain train
    2. Take the train from Shymkent to Tashkent Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Samarkandtrain train
    31h 11m
    $46–68

  4. Drive 1,869 km

    1. Drive from Nur-Sultan to Samarkandcar car 1,869 km
    22h 12m
    $165–239

  5. Fly to Tashkent International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Tashkent International Airport (TAS)plane plane NQZ - TAS
    2. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Samarkandtrain train
    8h 6m
    $103–236

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Astana-1 to Saryagashtrain train 046Ц/087Т
    2. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Samarkandtrain train 766Ф / ...
    39h 54m
    $41–89

Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration2h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,327 km
  • Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan and Samarkand, Uzbekistan?

Qazaq Air flies from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a subway from National Museum to Samarkand via Nurly Zhol, Astana Nurly Zhol, Shymkent, and Tashkent Central in around 31h 11m.

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