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25 h 57 min
1884 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Samarkand to Astana

Composite routes from Samarkand to Astana

Cheapest
25 h 57 min
Car
1884 km.
from $103
Fastest
2 h 33 min
Plane
Other
37 h 58 min
1326 km.
from $60.83
29 h 48 min
1326 km.
from $56.61
43 h 15 min
1326 km.
from $51.37
7 h 43 min
Train, Plane
1326 km.
from $167.08
13 h 19 min
Train, Plane
1326 km.
from $91.27

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Tashkent International Airport to Astana
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$54.35–$369.57
Plane from Shymkent International Airport to Astana
Ave. Duration:
1h 54m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$46.74–$336.96

Air Astana

Website:
airastana.com/global/en-us/
Plane from Samarkand International Airport to Astana
Ave. Duration:
11h 35m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$532.61
Plane from Tashkent International Airport to Astana
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$97.83–$336.96

Uzbekistan

Website:
uzairways.com/en
Plane from Samarkand International Airport to Astana
Ave. Duration:
8h 12m
Frequency:
Friday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$184.78–$489.13
Plane from Tashkent International Airport to Astana
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$250.00

Red Wings

Website:
flyredwings.com/
Plane from Samarkand International Airport to Astana
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$706.52

Flyr

Website:
flyr.com/en
Plane from Tashkent International Airport to Astana
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$54.35–$369.57
Plane from Shymkent International Airport to Astana
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$46.74–$336.96

Qazaq Air

Website:
flyqazaq.com/
Plane from Samarkand International Airport to Astana
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$706.52
Plane from Shymkent International Airport to Astana
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price:
$46.74–$119.57

SCAT

Website:
scat.kz
Plane from Shymkent International Airport to Astana
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$51.09–$119.57

Train operators

Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains)

Phone:
1433
Email:
KensePP@railways.kz
Website:
railways.kz/ru/
Train from Tashkent North to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
6h 9m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$4.24–$14.13
Train from Shymkent to Astana
Ave. Duration:
18h 48m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$39.13

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 Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
8h 8m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$11.96–$21.74

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

Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ)

Phone:
1433
Email:
KensePP@railways.kz
Website:
railways.kz/ru/
Train from Shymkent to Astana
Ave. Duration:
19h 1m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.13–$30.43
Train from Saryagash to Astana-1
Ave. Duration:
31h 31m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$15.22–$34.78

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 Saparzhai
Ave. Duration:
38h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.72

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Samarkand to Astana is to bus which costs $34.13 - $34.35 and takes 43h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Samarkand to Astana is to fly which takes 7h 10m and costs $103.26 - $336.96 .

Is there a direct train between Samarkand and Astana?

No, there is no direct train from Samarkand to Astana. However, there are services departing from Samarkand and arriving at Astana-1 via Tashkent North and Saryagash. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 58m.

How far is it from Samarkand to Astana?

The distance between Samarkand and Astana is 1334 km. The road distance is 1884.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Samarkand to Astana without a car is to train via Shymkent which takes 29h 48m and costs $33.70 - $86.96 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Samarkand to Astana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Samarkand to Astana train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Samarkand to Astana?

The best way to get from Samarkand to Astana is to fly which takes 7h 10m and costs $103.26 - $336.96 . Alternatively, you can train via Shymkent, which costs $33.70 - $86.96 and takes 29h 48m, you could also bus, which costs $34.13 - $34.35 and takes 43h 15m.

Where does the Samarkand to Astana train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Samarkand to Astana?

Yes, the driving distance between Samarkand to Astana is 1885 km. It takes approximately 26h 8m to drive from Samarkand to Astana.

Where can I stay near Astana?

There are 2293+ hotels available in Astana. Prices start at $19.30 per night.
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