There are 5 ways to get from Turkistan to Samarkand by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Tashkent International Airport (TAS) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD)plane TAS - SKD
1h 28m$93–705Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Turkestan to Saryagashtrain 305 / ...
- Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Samarkand Central Bus Stationbus
12h 11m$19–26Train via Saryagash
- Take the train from Turkestan to Saryagashtrain 305
- Take the train from Saryagash to Tashkent Centraltrain
- Take the train from Tashkent Central to Samarkandtrain
11h 31m$41–63Drive 523 km
- Drive from Turkestan to Samarkandcar 523 km
9h 17m$47–67Train
- Take the train from Turkestan to Tashkent Centraltrain 305 / ...
- Take the train from Tashkent Central to Samarkandtrain 766Ф / ...
12h 26m$23–52
Tashkent International Airport (TAS) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Turkistan to Samarkand is to train and bus which costs $19 - $27 and takes 12h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Turkistan to Samarkand is to fly which takes 1h 28m and costs $90 - $750.
No, there is no direct train from Turkistan to Samarkand. However, there are services departing from Turkestan and arriving at Samarkand via Saryagash and Tashkent Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 31m.
The distance between Turkistan and Samarkand is 294 km. The road distance is 523 km.
The best way to get from Turkistan to Samarkand without a car is to train via Saryagash which takes 11h 31m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Turkistan to Samarkand, including transfers.
Turkistan to Samarkand train services, operated by Uzbekistan Railways (OTY), depart from Turkestan station.
The best way to get from Turkistan to Samarkand is to fly which takes 1h 28m and costs $90 - $750. Alternatively, you can train via Saryagash, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 11h 31m.
Turkistan to Samarkand train services, operated by Uzbekistan Railways (OTY), arrive at Saryagash station.
Yes, the driving distance between Turkistan to Samarkand is 523 km. It takes approximately 9h 17m to drive from Turkistan to Samarkand.
What companies run services between Turkistan, Kazakhstan and Samarkand, Uzbekistan?
Uzbekistan, Unilode, and Uzbekistan Helicopters fly from Tashkent International Airport (TAS) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Turkestan to Samarkand via Turkestan, Saryagash, and Tashkent Central in around 11h 31m.
- Website
- uzairways.com
Flights from Tashkent International Airport to Samarkand International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–440
- Website
- unilode.com
Flights from Tashkent International Airport to Samarkand International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–190
- Website
- flyhelicopters.uz
Flights from Tashkent International Airport to Samarkand International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $55–420
- Phone
- 1005
- [email protected]
- Website
- Uzbekistan Railways
Train from Turkestan to Saryagash
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Book at
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Schedules at
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Sleeper
- $10–12
- Coupe
- $14–15
- SV
- $23–26
Train from Saryagash to Tashkent Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Book at
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Schedules at
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Sleeper
- $8–9
- Coupe
- $10–12
- SV
- $16–18
Train from Turkestan to Saryagash
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Book at
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Schedules at
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Sleeper
- $10–12
- Coupe
- $14–15
- SV
- $23–26
Train from Turkestan to Tashkent Central
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Book at
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Schedules at
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Sleeper
- $11–12
- Coupe
- $14–16
- SV
- $24–27
Train from Tashkent Central to Samarkand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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 Saryagash to Tashkent Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $14–19
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $1–2
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $3–4
- Phone
- 1005
- [email protected]
- Website
- Uzbekistan Railways
Train from Tashkent Central to Samarkand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- 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 Tashkent Central to Samarkand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- 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
- Phone
- +99871 207-87-00
- [email protected]
- Website
- UZ Trans
Bus from Tashkent bus station to Samarkand Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4
- Website
- UZ Trans
- Schedules at
- Tashkent Bus Terminal
- Book at
- AvtoTicket
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