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How to get fromTurkmenabat to Samarkandby car, train, bus, or plane

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

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  1. Drive, train

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    1. Drive from Turkmenabat to Alatcar car
    2. Take the train from Alat to Bukhara 1train train
    3. Take the train from Bukhara 1 to Samarkandtrain train 054 / ...
    5h 30m
    $24–46

  2. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Turkmenabat to Karakul’car car
    2. Take the bus from Karakul’ to Samarkand Central Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 52m

  3. Drive 383.5 km

    1. Drive from Turkmenabat to Samarkandcar car 383.5 km
    5h 37m
    $34–49

  4. Drive, train, fly

    1. Drive from Turkmenabat to Alatcar car
    2. Take the train from Alat to Bukhara 1train train
    3. Fly from Bukhara International Airport (BHK) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD)plane plane BHK - SKD
    12h 32m
    $226–873

Bukhara International Airport (BHK) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration13h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$210Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 366.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Turkmenabat to Samarkand. However, you can drive to Alat, take the train to Bukhara 1, then take the train to Samarkand. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Turkmenabat to Samarkand via Karakul’ and Samarkand Central Bus Station in around 7h 52m.

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