What is the cheapest way to get from Samarkand (Station) to Almaty?

The cheapest way to get from Samarkand (Station) to Almaty is to bus which costs $32 - $33 and takes 18h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Samarkand (Station) to Almaty?

The fastest way to get from Samarkand (Station) to Almaty is to fly which takes 2h 39m and costs $150 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Samarkand (Station) and Almaty?

No, there is no direct bus from Samarkand (Station) station to Almaty station. However, there are services departing from Samarkand Central Bus Station and arriving at Almaty Sayran Bus Station via Tashkent bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Samarkand (Station) and Almaty?

No, there is no direct train from Samarkand (Station) to Almaty. However, there are services departing from Samarkand and arriving at Almaty 2 via Tashkent Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 25m.

How far is it from Samarkand (Station) to Almaty?

The distance between Samarkand (Station) and Almaty is 1030 km. The road distance is 1080.6 km.

How do I travel from Samarkand (Station) to Almaty without a car?

The best way to get from Samarkand (Station) to Almaty without a car is to bus which takes 18h 44m and costs $32 - $33.

How long does it take to get from Samarkand (Station) to Almaty?

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Samarkand (Station) to Almaty, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Samarkand (Station) to Almaty bus from?

Samarkand (Station) to Almaty bus services, operated by Tashkent Bus Terminal, depart from Samarkand Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Samarkand (Station) to Almaty train from?

Samarkand (Station) to Almaty train services, operated by Uzbekistan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Samarkand station.

Train, bus or fly from Samarkand (Station) to Almaty?

The best way to get from Samarkand (Station) to Almaty is to bus which takes 18h 44m and costs $32 - $33. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 21h 25m, you could also fly, which costs $150 - $650 and takes 2h 39m.

Where does the Samarkand (Station) to Almaty bus arrive?

Samarkand (Station) to Almaty bus services, operated by Tashkent Bus Terminal, arrive at Tashkent bus station.

Where does the Samarkand (Station) to Almaty train arrive?

Samarkand (Station) to Almaty train services, operated by Uzbekistan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Tashkent Central station.

Can I drive from Samarkand (Station) to Almaty?

Yes, the driving distance between Samarkand (Station) to Almaty is 1081 km. It takes approximately 14h 35m to drive from Samarkand (Station) to Almaty.

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Samarkand (Station) to Almaty - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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Train to Tashkent International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Samarkand to Tashkent Centraltrain
2. Fly from Tashkent International Airport (TAS) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane TAS - ALA
6h 54m
$109–195
Train #2
cheapest
1. Take the train from Samarkand to Tashkent Centraltrain 765Ф / ...
2. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Almaty 2train 001Ь
21h 25m
$26–54
Bus
1. Take the bus from Samarkand Central Bus Station to Tashkent bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus
18h 44m
$32
Train
1. Take the train from Samarkand to Tashkent Centraltrain 751М
2. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Almaty 2train 001Ь
21h 25m
$37–54
Drive 1,080.6 km
1. Drive from Samarkand (Station) to Almatycar 1,080.6 km
14h 35m
$96–138
Fly from Samarkand International Airport
1. Fly from Samarkand International Airport (SKD) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane SKD - ALA
2h 39m
$151–651
Train to Bukhara International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Samarkand to Bukhara 1train
2. Fly from Bukhara International Airport (BHK) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane BHK - ALA
9h 1m
$212–927
Train, train to Shymkent International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Samarkand to Tashkent Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Shymkenttrain
3. Fly from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane CIT - ALA
12h 43m
$69–118
Train via Saryagash
1. Take the train from Samarkand to Tashkent Southtrain 054 / ...
2. Take the train from Saryagash to Almaty 1train 088Х
28h 45m
$28–47

Samarkand (Station) to Almaty by train

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21h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,029.9 km
Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Samarkand (Station), Uzbekistan and Almaty, Kazakhstan?

You can take a vehicle from Samarkand (Station) to Almaty Sayran Bus Station via Samarkand Central Bus Station and Tashkent bus station in around 18h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Samarkand to Almaty 2 via Tashkent Central in around 21h 25m.

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