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How to get fromSamarqand Region to Khivaby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Samarqand Region 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 8m
    $16–71

  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. Fly from Samarkand International Airport

    1. Fly from Samarkand International Airport (SKD) to Urgench International Airport (UGC)plane plane SKD - UGC
    7h 18m
    $206–824

  6. Train to Tashkent International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kattakurgan to Tashkent Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Tashkent International Airport (TAS) to Urgench International Airport (UGC)plane plane TAS - UGC
    7h 8m
    $130–845

Samarkand International Airport (SKD) to Urgench International Airport (UGC) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration7h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$202Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 676.1 km
  • Duration: 10h 8m

What companies run services between Samarqand Region, Uzbekistan and Khiva, Uzbekistan?

Uzbekistan Railways (OTY) operates a train from Samarkand to Khiva once daily. Tickets cost $15–24 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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