What is the cheapest way to get from Samarkand to Türkmenbaşy?

The cheapest way to get from Samarkand to Türkmenbaşy is to drive which costs $130 - $210 and takes 18h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Samarkand to Türkmenbaşy?

The fastest way to get from Samarkand to Türkmenbaşy is to fly and drive which takes 15h 48m and costs $290 - $600.

How far is it from Samarkand to Türkmenbaşy?

The distance between Samarkand and Türkmenbaşy is 1973 km. The road distance is 1575.1 km.

How do I travel from Samarkand to Türkmenbaşy without a car?

The best way to get from Samarkand to Türkmenbaşy without a car is to train and bus via Ashgabat which takes 38h 7m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Samarkand to Türkmenbaşy?

It takes approximately 15h 48m to get from Samarkand to Türkmenbaşy, including transfers.

Can I drive from Samarkand to Türkmenbaşy?

Yes, the driving distance between Samarkand to Türkmenbaşy is 1575 km. It takes approximately 18h 44m to drive from Samarkand to Türkmenbaşy.

Samarkand to Türkmenbaşy - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

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

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Fly, drive
best
1. Fly from Samarkand International Airport (SKD) to Aktau Airport (SCO)plane SKD - SCO
2. Drive from Aktau Airport (SCO) to Türkmenbaşycar
15h 48m
$293–586
Drive 1,575.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Samarkand to Türkmenbaşycar 1,575.1 km
18h 44m
$139–201
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Samarkand Central Bus Station to Karakul’bus
2. Drive from Karakul’ to Turkmenabat Bus Terminalcar
3. Take the bus from Turkmenabat Bus Terminal to Ashgabat Bus Terminalbus
4. Take the bus from Ashgabat Bus Terminal to Turkmenbashibus
32h 25m
Train, bus via Ashgabat
1. Take the train from Samarkand to Alattrain
2. Take the bus from Olot to Turkmenabat Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the train from Turkmenabat to Ashgabattrain 96 / ...
4. Take the train from Ashgabat to Turkmenbashitrain 606 / ...
38h 7m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Samarkand to Alattrain
2. Take the bus from Olot to Turkmenabat Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Turkmenabat Bus Terminal to Ashgabat Bus Terminalbus
4. Take the bus from Ashgabat Bus Terminal to Turkmenbashibus
33h 15m

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

13Weekly Planes

9h 24mAverage Duration

$278Cheapest Price

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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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