What is the cheapest way to get from Samarkand to Bishkek?

The cheapest way to get from Samarkand to Bishkek is to bus which costs $35 - $50 and takes 15h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Samarkand to Bishkek?

The fastest way to get from Samarkand to Bishkek is to fly and bus which takes 8h 36m and costs $170 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Samarkand and Bishkek?

No, there is no direct bus from Samarkand station to Bishkek. However, there are services departing from Samarkand Central Bus Station and arriving at Prospekt Manasa via Tashkent bus station and Kozhzavod. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Samarkand and Bishkek?

No, there is no direct train from Samarkand to Bishkek. However, there are services departing from Samarkand and arriving at Bischkek 2 via Tashkent Central and Taraz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 8m.

How far is it from Samarkand to Bishkek?

The distance between Samarkand and Bishkek is 953 km. The road distance is 859.3 km.

How do I travel from Samarkand to Bishkek without a car?

The best way to get from Samarkand to Bishkek without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 40m and costs $55 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Samarkand to Bishkek?

It takes approximately 13h 40m to get from Samarkand to Bishkek, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Samarkand to Bishkek bus from?

Samarkand to Bishkek bus services, operated by Tashkent Bus Terminal, depart from Samarkand Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Samarkand to Bishkek train from?

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

Train or bus from Samarkand to Bishkek?

The best way to get from Samarkand to Bishkek is to train via Taraz which takes 22h 8m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $50 and takes 15h 54m.

Where does the Samarkand to Bishkek bus arrive?

Samarkand to Bishkek bus services, operated by Tashkent Bus Terminal, arrive at Tashkent bus station.

What is the time difference between Samarkand and Bishkek?

Bishkek is 1h ahead of Samarkand. It is currently 5:18 PM in Samarkand and 6:18 PM in Bishkek.

Where does the Samarkand to Bishkek train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Samarkand to Bishkek?

Yes, the driving distance between Samarkand to Bishkek is 859 km. It takes approximately 13h to drive from Samarkand to Bishkek.

Where can I stay near Bishkek?

There are 985+ hotels available in Bishkek.

Samarkand to Bishkek - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Samarkand to Bishkek by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Samarkand to Tashkent Centraltrain 751М
2. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus
13h 40m
$56–79
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Samarkand Central Bus Station to Tashkent bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus
15h 54m
$36–48
Train via Taraz
1. Take the train from Samarkand to Tashkent Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Taraztrain
3. Take the train from Taraz to Bischkek 2train 318
22h 8m
Drive 859.3 km
1. Drive from Samarkand to Bishkekcar 859.3 km
13h
$76–110
Fly Samarkand International Airport to Tashkent International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Samarkand International Airport (SKD) to Tashkent International Airport (TAS)plane SKD - TAS
2. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus
12h 30m
$129–696
Train
1. Take the train from Samarkand to Tashkent Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Shymkenttrain
3. Take the train from Shymkent to Bischkek 2train 318
22h 42m
Train via Kulan
1. Take the train from Samarkand to Tashkent Southtrain 054 / ...
2. Take the train from Saryagash to Turksibtrain
3. Take the train from Turksib to Bischkek 2train 318 / ...
25h 44m
Train to Tashkent International Airport, fly to Almaty International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Samarkand to Tashkent Centraltrain
2. Fly from Tashkent International Airport (TAS) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane TAS - ALA
3. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus
12h 53m
$117–217
Fly Samarkand International Airport to Almaty International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Samarkand International Airport (SKD) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane SKD - ALA
2. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus
8h 36m
$179–663

Samarkand International Airport (SKD) to Tashkent International Airport (TAS) flights

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Distance: 953.4 km
Duration: 13h 40m

What companies run services between Samarkand, Uzbekistan and Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan?

You can take a train from Samarkand to Bischkek 2 via Tashkent Central and Taraz in around 22h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Samarkand to Prospekt Manasa via Samarkand Central Bus Station, Tashkent bus station, Bishkek Avtovokzal, and Kozhzavod in around 15h 54m.

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