There are 3 ways to get from Türkmenbaşy to Merv by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Turkmenbashi to Ashgabat Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Ashgabat Bus Terminal to Bayramalybus
19h 42m$36–37Train
cheapest- Take the train from Turkmenbashi to Ashgabattrain 605 / ...
- Take the train from Ashgabat to Bayramalytrain 95 / ...
23h 56m$12–28Drive 960 km
- Drive from Türkmenbaşy to Mervcar 960 km
11h 28m$38–54
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Türkmenbaşy to Merv is to train which costs $12 - $28 and takes 23h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Türkmenbaşy to Merv is to drive which takes 11h 28m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Türkmenbaşy to Merv. However, there are services departing from Turkmenbashi and arriving at Bayramaly via Ashgabat Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Türkmenbaşy to Merv. However, there are services departing from Turkmenbashi and arriving at Bayramaly via Ashgabat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 56m.
The distance between Türkmenbaşy and Merv is 966 km. The road distance is 960 km.
The best way to get from Türkmenbaşy to Merv without a car is to bus which takes 19h 42m and costs $35 - $37.
It takes approximately 19h 42m to get from Türkmenbaşy to Merv, including transfers.
Türkmenbaşy to Merv bus services, operated by Awtomobil Ulag Hyzmaty, depart from Turkmenbashi station.
Türkmenbaşy to Merv train services, operated by Turkmenistan Railways, depart from Turkmenbashi station.
The best way to get from Türkmenbaşy to Merv is to bus which takes 19h 42m and costs $35 - $37. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $12 - $28 and takes 23h 56m.
What companies run services between Türkmenbaşy, Turkmenistan and Merv, Turkmenistan?
You can take a bus from Turkmenbashi to Merv via Ashgabat Bus Terminal and Bayramaly in around 19h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Turkmenbashi to Merv via Ashgabat and Bayramaly in around 23h 56m.
- Phone
- +993 (12) 383275
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.gov.tm
Train from Turkmenbashi to Ashgabat
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Schedules at
- railway.gov.tm
- Platzcart (3rd class)
- $6–8
- Coupe (2nd class)
- $12–14
- 3rd class (platzkart)
- $7
- 2nd class (coupe)
- $12
- 1st class (VIP coupe)
- $25
Train from Ashgabat to Bayramaly
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Schedules at
- railway.gov.tm
- Platzcart (3rd class)
- $4–6
- Coupe (2nd class)
- $8–10
- 3rd class (platzkart)
- $6
- 2nd class (coupe)
- $11
- 1st class (VIP coupe)
- $21
- Phone
- +993 (12) 44-35-30
- [email protected]
- Website
- Awtomobil Ulag Hyzmaty
Bus from Turkmenbashi to Ashgabat Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19
- Website
- Awtomobil Ulag Hyzmaty
- Schedules at
- Awtomobil Ulag Hyzmaty
Bus from Ashgabat Bus Terminal to Bayramaly
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15
- Website
- Awtomobil Ulag Hyzmaty
- Schedules at
- Awtomobil Ulag Hyzmaty
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More Questions & Answers
Türkmenbaşy to Merv bus services, operated by Awtomobil Ulag Hyzmaty, arrive at Ashgabat Bus Terminal station.
Türkmenbaşy to Merv train services, operated by Turkmenistan Railways, arrive at Ashgabat station.
Yes, the driving distance between Türkmenbaşy to Merv is 960 km. It takes approximately 11h 28m to drive from Türkmenbaşy to Merv.