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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Samarkand to Almaty

Composite routes from Samarkand to Almaty

Cheapest
15 h
Car
1079 km.
from $59
Other
20 h 53 min
920 km.
from $45.33
21 h 15 min
920 km.
from $39.93
29 h 44 min
920 km.
from $62.65

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Astana

Website:
airastana.com/global/en-us/
Plane from Samarkand International Airport to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
5h 42m
Frequency:
Friday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$54.35–$119.57

Uzbekistan

Website:
uzairways.com/en
Plane from Samarkand International Airport to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$706.52

Train operators

Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains)

Phone:
1433
Email:
KensePP@railways.kz
Website:
railways.kz/ru/
Train from Tashkent North to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
17h 32m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$9.78–$29.35

Uzbekistan Railways (OTY)

Phone:
1005
Email:
compliance@railway.uz
Website:
railway.uz/ru/
Train from Samarkand to Tashkent
Ave. Duration:
3h 33m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.79–$25.00
Train from Tashkent North to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
23h 3m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$21.74–$44.57

Uzbekistan Railways (High Speed Trains)

Phone:
1005
Email:
compliance@railway.uz
Website:
railway.uz/ru/
Train from Samarkand to Tashkent
Ave. Duration:
2h 21m
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 Samarkand Central Bus Station to Tashkent
Ave. Duration:
4h 9m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.66
Bus from Tashkent bus station to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.10

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Samarkand to Almaty is to bus which costs $26.52 - $26.74 and takes 21h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Samarkand to Almaty is to fly which takes 6h 11m and costs $76.09 - $369.57 .

Is there a direct train between Samarkand and Almaty?

No, there is no direct train from Samarkand to Almaty. However, there are services departing from Samarkand and arriving at Almaty 2 via Tashkent North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 53m.

How far is it from Samarkand to Almaty?

The distance between Samarkand and Almaty is 948 km. The road distance is 1079.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Samarkand to Almaty without a car is to train which takes 20h 53m and costs $18.48 - $54.35 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Samarkand to Almaty, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Samarkand to Almaty train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Samarkand to Almaty?

The best way to get from Samarkand to Almaty is to fly which takes 6h 11m and costs $76.09 - $369.57 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $18.48 - $54.35 and takes 20h 53m, you could also bus, which costs $26.52 - $26.74 and takes 21h 15m.

Where does the Samarkand to Almaty train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Samarkand to Almaty?

Yes, the driving distance between Samarkand to Almaty is 1079 km. It takes approximately 15h 3m to drive from Samarkand to Almaty.

Which airlines fly from Samarkand International Airport Airport to Almaty International Airport Airport?

Silk Avia, Air Samarkand, Air Astana and Uzbekistan offer flights from Samarkand International Airport Airport to Almaty International Airport Airport.

Where can I stay near Almaty?

There are 3374+ hotels available in Almaty. Prices start at $35.65 per night.
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