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

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There are 5 ways to get from Samarkand to Türkmenbaşy by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Samarkand International Airport (SKD) to Aktau Airport (SCO)plane plane SKD - SCO
    2. Drive from Aktau Airport (SCO) to Türkmenbaşycar car
    15h 48m
    $293–456

  2. Drive 1,575.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Samarkand to Türkmenbaşycar car 1,575.1 km
    18h 44m
    $139–201

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Samarkand Central Bus Station to Karakul’bus bus
    2. Drive from Karakul’ to Turkmenabat Bus Terminalcar car
    3. Take the bus from Turkmenabat Bus Terminal to Ashgabat Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Ashgabat Bus Terminal to Turkmenbashibus bus
    32h 25m

  4. Train, bus via Ashgabat

    1. Take the train from Samarkand to Alattrain train
    2. Take the bus from Olot to Turkmenabat Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Turkmenabat to Ashgabattrain train 96 / ...
    4. Take the train from Ashgabat to Turkmenbashitrain train 606 / ...
    38h 7m

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Samarkand to Alattrain train
    2. Take the bus from Olot to Turkmenabat Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Turkmenabat Bus Terminal to Ashgabat Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Ashgabat Bus Terminal to Turkmenbashibus bus
    33h 15m

Samarkand International Airport (SKD) to Aktau Airport (SCO) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration10h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$286Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,973 km
  • Duration: 15h 48m

What companies run services between Samarkand, Uzbekistan and Türkmenbaşy, Turkmenistan?

There is no direct connection from Samarkand to Türkmenbaşy. However, you can take the taxi to Samarkand International Airport (SKD) airport, fly to Aktau Airport (SCO), then drive to Türkmenbaşy. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Samarkand to Turkmenbashi via Samarkand Central Bus Station, Karakul’, Turkmenabat Bus Terminal, and Ashgabat Bus Terminal in around 32h 25m.

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