There are 9 ways to get from Samarkand to Kyrgyzstan by plane, car, train, or bus
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Fly to Andizhan Airport, drive
best- Fly from Samarkand International Airport (SKD) to Andizhan Airport (AZN)plane SKD - AZN
- Drive from Andizhan Airport (AZN) to Oshcar
4h 32m$177–710Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Samarkand Central Bus Station to Tashkent bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus
15h 54m$36–48Train, bus
- Take the train from Samarkand to Tashkent Centraltrain 751М
- Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus
13h 40m$56–80Train via Taraz
- Take the train from Samarkand to Tashkent Centraltrain
- Take the train from Tashkent Central to Taraztrain
- Take the train from Taraz to Bischkek 2train 318
22h 8mDrive 866.2 km
- Drive from Samarkand to Bishkekcar 866.2 km
13h 6m$99–143Fly to Osh
- Fly from Samarkand International Airport (SKD) to Osh (OSS)plane SKD - OSS
5h 59m$473–1,105Fly to Fergana International Airport, drive
- Fly from Samarkand International Airport (SKD) to Fergana International Airport (FEG)plane SKD - FEG
- Drive from Fergana International Airport (FEG) to Kyzyl-Kyyacar
5h 27m$178–962Train
- Take the train from Samarkand to Tashkent Centraltrain
- Take the train from Tashkent Central to Shymkenttrain
- Take the train from Shymkent to Bischkek 2train 318
22h 42mTrain via Kulan
- Take the train from Samarkand to Tashkent Southtrain 054 / ...
- Take the train from Saryagash to Turksibtrain
- Take the train from Turksib to Bischkek 2train 318 / ...
25h 44m
Samarkand International Airport (SKD) to Andizhan Airport (AZN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Samarkand to Kyrgyzstan is to bus which costs $35 - $50 and takes 15h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Samarkand to Kyrgyzstan is to fly and drive which takes 4h 32m and costs $170 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Samarkand station to Kyrgyzstan. 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.
No, there is no direct train from Samarkand to Kyrgyzstan. 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.
The distance between Samarkand and Kyrgyzstan is 524 km. The road distance is 866.2 km.
The best way to get from Samarkand to Kyrgyzstan without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 40m and costs $55 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Samarkand to Kyrgyzstan, including transfers.
Samarkand to Kyrgyzstan bus services, operated by Tashkent Bus Terminal, depart from Samarkand Central Bus Station.
Samarkand to Kyrgyzstan train services, operated by Uzbekistan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Samarkand station.
The best way to get from Samarkand to Kyrgyzstan is to train via Taraz which takes 22h 8m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $470 - $1,200 and takes 5h 59m, you could also bus, which costs $35 - $50 and takes 15h 54m.
What companies run services between Samarkand, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan?
You can take a train from Samarkand to Bischkek 2 via Tashkent Central and Taraz in around 22h 8m. Alternatively, Unilode, Uzbekistan Helicopters, and Uzbekistan fly from Samarkand International Airport (SKD) to Osh (OSS) 4 times a week.
- Website
- uzairways.com
Flights from Samarkand International Airport to Andizhan Airport via Tashkent
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- $170–600
Flights from Samarkand International Airport to Fergana International Airport via Tashkent
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Thursday and Monday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- flyhelicopters.uz
Flights from Samarkand International Airport to Andizhan Airport via Tashkent
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Samarkand International Airport to Fergana International Airport via Tashkent
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- unilode.com
Flights from Samarkand International Airport to Osh via Tashkent
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 51m
- When
- Monday, Saturday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $470–1,100
- Phone
- 1005
- [email protected]
- Website
- Uzbekistan Railways
Train from Samarkand to Tashkent Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Book at
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Schedules at
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Business class
- $32–35
- Econom class
- $23
Train from Samarkand to Tashkent Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Book at
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Schedules at
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Business class
- $32–35
- Econom class
- $23
Train from Samarkand to Tashkent Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Book at
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Schedules at
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Business class
- $32–35
- Econom class
- $23
- Phone
- 1005
- [email protected]
- Website
- Uzbekistan Railways
Train from Samarkand to Tashkent Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Book at
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Schedules at
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Sleeper
- $12–13
- Coupe
- $15–17
- SV
- $26–29
Train from Samarkand to Tashkent South
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Book at
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Schedules at
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Sleeper
- $11–13
- Coupe
- $15–17
- SV
- $26–29
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Tashkent Central to Taraz
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $29–40
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $22–28
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $8–11
Train from Tashkent Central to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $21–29
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $12–15
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $5–8
- Phone
- +996 (312) 92-68-47
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kyrgyz Railways
Train from Taraz to Bischkek 2
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Kyrgyz Railways
- Book at
- Kyrgyz Railways
Train from Shymkent to Bischkek 2
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Kyrgyz Railways
- Book at
- Kyrgyz Railways
Train from Turksib to Bischkek 2
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Kyrgyz Railways
- Book at
- Kyrgyz Railways
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Saryagash to Turksib
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $14–15
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $22–25
- Phone
- +99871 207-87-00
- [email protected]
- Website
- UZ Trans
Bus from Tashkent bus station to Bishkek Avtovokzal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–40
- Website
- UZ Trans
- Schedules at
- Tashkent Bus Terminal
- Book at
- AvtoTicket
Bus from Samarkand Central Bus Station to Tashkent bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4
- Website
- UZ Trans
- Schedules at
- Tashkent Bus Terminal
- Book at
- AvtoTicket
Bus from Tashkent bus station to Bishkek Avtovokzal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–40
- Website
- UZ Trans
- Schedules at
- Tashkent Bus Terminal
- Book at
- AvtoTicket
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Booking & Getting There
Samarkand to Kyrgyzstan bus services, operated by Tashkent Bus Terminal, arrive at Tashkent bus station.
Kyrgyzstan is 1h ahead of Samarkand. It is currently 6:43 PM in Samarkand and 7:43 PM in Kyrgyzstan.
Samarkand to Kyrgyzstan train services, operated by Uzbekistan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Tashkent Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Samarkand to Kyrgyzstan is 866 km. It takes approximately 13h 6m to drive from Samarkand to Kyrgyzstan.
There are 1045+ hotels available in Kyrgyzstan.












