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How to get fromSamarkand to Ürümqiby plane, train, car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Samarkand to Ürümqi by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Samarkand International Airport

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    1. Fly from Samarkand International Airport (SKD) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)plane plane SKD - URC
    3h 39m
    ¥1,821–8,022

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Samarkand Central Bus Station to Tashkent bus stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Ürümqibus bus 412
    38h 51m
    ¥346–642

  3. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Samarkand to Tashkent Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Almaty 2train train
    3. Take the train from Almaty 1 to Kerimagashtrain train
    4. Drive from Kerimagash to Yiningcar car
    5. Take the train from Yining to Ürümqitrain train
    38h 19m
    ¥615–985

  4. Drive 2,061.6 km

    1. Drive from Samarkand to Ürümqicar car 2,061.6 km
    24h 22m
    ¥1,747–2,523

  5. Train to Tashkent International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Samarkand to Tashkent Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Tashkent International Airport (TAS) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)plane plane TAS - URC
    8h 11m
    ¥1,169–2,550

  6. Train to Bukhara International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Samarkand to Bukhara 1train train
    2. Fly from Bukhara International Airport (BHK) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)plane plane BHK - URC
    12h 58m
    ¥1,498–5,197

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Samarkand to Tashkent Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Almaty 2train train
    3. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Ürümqibus bus 412
    44h 2m
    ¥370–870

Samarkand International Airport (SKD) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) flights

Calendar1Weekly Planes
Duration2h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,557Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,781.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Samarkand, Uzbekistan and Ürümqi, China?

China Southern Airlines flies from Samarkand International Airport (SKD) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) once a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Samarkand to Ürümqi via Samarkand Central Bus Station, Tashkent bus station, Almaty Sayran Bus Station, and Ürümqi in around 38h 51m.

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