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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Shymkent to Samarkand

Composite routes from Shymkent to Samarkand

Cheapest
5 h 31 min
Car
408 km.
from $22
Other
7 h 57 min
Bus
368 km.
from $25.37
9 h 35 min
368 km.
from $40.61
8 h 40 min
Train, Plane
368 km.
from $309.96
11 h 54 min
368 km.
from $41.57

Transport providers

Airlines

Uzbekistan

Website:
uzairways.com/en
Plane from Tashkent International Airport to Samarkand
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Monday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$42.39–$1,032.61

Silk Avia

Website:
silk-avia.com/en/
Plane from Tashkent International Airport to Samarkand
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$22.83–$326.09

Air Samarkand

Website:
airsamarkand.com/
Plane from Tashkent International Airport to Samarkand
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$22.83–$326.09

Train operators

Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains)

Phone:
1433
Email:
KensePP@railways.kz
Website:
railways.kz/ru/
Train from Shymkent to Tashkent
Ave. Duration:
6h 17m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$4.24–$14.13

Uzbekistan Railways (OTY)

Phone:
1005
Email:
compliance@railway.uz
Website:
railway.uz/ru/
Train from Shymkent to Tashkent
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$11.96–$21.74
Train from Tashkent North to Samarkand
Ave. Duration:
3h 19m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.87–$25.00
Train from Tashkent South to Samarkand
Ave. Duration:
4h 2m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$13.04–$25.00

Uzbekistan Railways (High Speed Trains)

Phone:
1005
Email:
compliance@railway.uz
Website:
railway.uz/ru/
Train from Tashkent North to Samarkand
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.35

Bus operators

Tashkent Bus Terminal

Phone:
+99871 207-87-00
Email:
avtovokzal.toshkent@mail.ru
Website:
uztrans.uz/
Bus from Tashkent bus station to Samarkand
Ave. Duration:
4h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.66

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Shymkent to Samarkand?

The cheapest way to get from Shymkent to Samarkand is to drive and bus which costs $15.22 - $20.65 and takes 7h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shymkent to Samarkand?

The fastest way to get from Shymkent to Samarkand is to drive which takes 5h 35m and costs $34.78 - $51.09 .

Is there a direct train between Shymkent and Samarkand?

No, there is no direct train from Shymkent to Samarkand. However, there are services departing from Shymkent and arriving at Samarkand via Tashkent North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.

How far is it from Shymkent to Samarkand?

The distance between Shymkent and Samarkand is 440 km. The road distance is 408.3 km.

How do I travel from Shymkent to Samarkand without a car?

The best way to get from Shymkent to Samarkand without a car is to train which takes 9h 35m and costs $17.39 - $46.74 .

How long does it take to get from Shymkent to Samarkand?

It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Shymkent to Samarkand, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shymkent to Samarkand train from?

Shymkent to Samarkand train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Shymkent station.

Where does the Shymkent to Samarkand train arrive?

Shymkent to Samarkand train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Tashkent North station.

Can I drive from Shymkent to Samarkand?

Yes, the driving distance between Shymkent to Samarkand is 408 km. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Shymkent to Samarkand.

Where can I stay near Samarkand?

There are 556+ hotels available in Samarkand. Prices start at $24.57 per night.
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