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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Samarkand to Shymkent

Composite routes from Samarkand to Shymkent

Cheapest
5 h 39 min
Car
408 km.
from $22
Fastest
1 h 4 min
Plane
Other
8 h 24 min
Bus
368 km.
from $25.43
9 h 30 min
368 km.
from $43.70
8 h 33 min
Plane, Train
368 km.
from $310.11
11 h 41 min
368 km.
from $42

Transport providers

Airlines

Uzbekistan

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

Silk Avia

Website:
silk-avia.com/en/
Plane from Samarkand International Airport to Tashkent
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$26.09–$358.70

Air Samarkand

Website:
airsamarkand.com/
Plane from Samarkand International Airport to Tashkent
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$26.09–$358.70

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

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

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Samarkand to Shymkent is to bus and drive which costs $14.13 - $21.74 and takes 8h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Samarkand to Shymkent is to drive which takes 5h 42m and costs $34.78 - $51.09 .

Is there a direct train between Samarkand and Shymkent?

No, there is no direct train from Samarkand to Shymkent. However, there are services departing from Samarkand and arriving at Shymkent via Tashkent North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

How far is it from Samarkand to Shymkent?

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

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

The best way to get from Samarkand to Shymkent without a car is to train which takes 9h 30m and costs $20.65 - $46.74 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Samarkand to Shymkent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Samarkand to Shymkent train from?

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

Where does the Samarkand to Shymkent train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Samarkand to Shymkent?

Yes, the driving distance between Samarkand to Shymkent is 408 km. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Samarkand to Shymkent.

Where can I stay near Shymkent?

There are 290+ hotels available in Shymkent. Prices start at $15.84 per night.
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