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

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There are 4 ways to get from Samarkand to Tehrān by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Samarkand International Airport (SKD) to Tehran International Airport (IKA)plane plane SKD - IKA
    2. Take the bus from Tehran Imam Khomeini to Azadi Squarebus bus
    13h 2m
    $603–1,803

  2. Drive  1,858.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Samarkand to Tehrāncar car 1,858.2 km
    23h 2m
    $164–237

  3. Train, drive, bus

    1. Take the train from Samarkand to Bukhara 1train train 056
    2. Take the train from Bukhara 1 to Alattrain train
    3. Drive from Alat to Turkmenabatcar car
    4. Take the train from Turkmenabat to Ashgabattrain train 96 / ...
    5. Take the train from Ashgabat to Balkanabattrain train 606 / ...
    6. Take the bus from Balkanabat to Etrekbus bus
    7. Drive from Etrek to Gorgancar car
    8. Take the train from Gorgan to Tehrantrain train
    2d 1h

  4. Train, bus, drive

    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 Balkanabattrain train 606 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Balkanabat to Esengulybus bus
    6. Drive from Esenguly to Bandar-e Torkamancar car
    7. Take the train from Bandar-e Torkaman to Tehrantrain train
    2d 8h

Samarkand International Airport (SKD) to Tehran International Airport (IKA) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration17h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$608Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,545.3 km
  • Duration: 13h 2m

What companies run services between Samarkand, Uzbekistan and Tehrān, Iran?

There is no direct connection from Samarkand to Tehrān. However, you can take the taxi to Samarkand International Airport (SKD) airport, fly to Tehran International Airport (IKA), walk to Tehran Imam Khomeini, take the bus to Azadi Square, then take the taxi to Tehrān. Alternatively, you can take a train from Samarkand to Tehran via Bukhara 1, Alat, Turkmenabat, Ashgabat, Balkanabat, Balkanabat, Etrek, and Gorgan in around 2d 1h.

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