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How to get fromSamarkand to Itchan Kalaby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Samarkand to Itchan Kala by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Samarkand to Khivatrain train 056 / ...
    10h 21m
    $15–70

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Samarkand Central Bus Station to Kattakurganbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kattakurgan to Khivabus bus
    13h 52m

  3. Drive  655.5 km

    1. Drive from Samarkand to Itchan Kalacar car 655.5 km
    9h 39m
    $58–84

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Samarkand to Itchan Kalataxi taxi 655.5 km
    9h 39m
    $65–80

  5. Fly

    1. Fly from Samarkand International Airport (SKD) to Urgench International Airport (UGC)plane plane SKD - UGC
    7h
    $203–854

Samarkand to Itchan Kala by train and foot

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration10h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 672.3 km
  • Duration: 10h 21m

What companies run services between Samarkand, Uzbekistan and Itchan Kala, Uzbekistan?

Uzbekistan Railways (OTY) operates a train from Samarkand to Khiva once daily. Tickets cost $15–23 and the journey takes 10h 2m. Uzbekistan Railways (High Speed Trains) also services this route 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Samarkand to Itchan Kala via Samarkand Central Bus Station, Kattakurgan, Khiva, and Avtostansiya in around 13h 52m.

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