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How to get fromSamarkand to Khivaby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Samarkand to Khiva 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 2m
    $15–65
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Samarkand Central Bus Station to Kattakurganbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kattakurgan to Khivabus bus
    13h 32m
  3. Drive  654.3 km

    1. Drive from Samarkand to Khivacar car 654.3 km
    9h 37m
    $58–84
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Samarkand to Khivataxi taxi 654.3 km
    9h 37m
    $65–80
  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 Urgench International Airport (UGC)plane plane TAS - UGC
    6h 26m
    $126–888
  6. Fly from Samarkand International Airport

    1. Fly from Samarkand International Airport (SKD) to Urgench International Airport (UGC)plane plane SKD - UGC
    6h 59m
    $203–854

Samarkand to Khiva by train

Calendar12Weekly Trains
Duration10h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Samarkand, Uzbekistan and Khiva, 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 Khiva via Samarkand Central Bus Station and Kattakurgan in around 13h 32m.

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