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How to get fromUrgench to Samarkandby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Urgench to Samarkand by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Urgench to Samarkandtrain train 126F / ...
    8h 30m
    $15–65

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Urgench to Navoiy bus stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Navoiy bus station to Samarkand Central Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 6m

  3. Drive  641.8 km

    1. Drive from Urgench to Samarkandcar car 641.8 km
    9h 35m
    $57–82

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Urgench to Samarkandtaxi taxi 641.8 km
    9h 35m
    $60–80

  5. Fly Urgench International Airport to Tashkent International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Urgench International Airport (UGC) to Tashkent International Airport (TAS)plane plane UGC - TAS
    2. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Samarkandtrain train
    5h 11m
    $124–887

  6. Train to Nukus, fly to Samarkand International Airport

    1. Take the train from Urgench to Nukustrain train
    2. Fly from Nukus (NCU) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD)plane plane NCU - SKD
    8h 1m
    $212–816

  7. Fly Urgench International Airport to Samarkand International Airport

    1. Fly from Urgench International Airport (UGC) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD)plane plane UGC - SKD
    5h
    $202–852

Urgench to Samarkand by train

Calendar15Weekly Trains
Duration8h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 646.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between Urgench, Uzbekistan and Samarkand, Uzbekistan?

Uzbekistan Railways (OTY) operates a train from Urgench to Samarkand twice daily. Tickets cost $15–23 and the journey takes 8h 30m. Uzbekistan Railways (High Speed Trains) also services this route 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Urgench to Samarkand via Navoiy bus station and Samarkand Central Bus Station in around 10h 6m.

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