Day trip from Qarshi to Samarkand
Samarkand lies 134 km (83 mi) north-east of Qarshi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 134 km (83 mi) apart, Samarkand is a realistic day trip from Qarshi: about 2 h 11 min each way by road.
| Qarshi | Samarkand | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Uzbekistan | Uzbekistan |
| Population | 278,300 | 595,200 |
| Elevation | 383 m (1,257 ft) | 703 m (2,306 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Samarkand) | UTC+5 (Asia/Samarkand) |
What to see in Samarkand
UNESCO World Heritage in the city: Samarkand – Crossroad of Cultures.
Where to book tours and tickets in Samarkand
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Staying in Samarkand
Our booking partner lists 534 places to stay in Samarkand. Of the 239 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (175), and 5 are five-star. Across 145 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9 out of 10. Guests have left 45,439 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Samarkand
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Common questions
How far is Samarkand from Qarshi?
134 km (83 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Qarshi; by road roughly 164 km (102 mi).
How long does it take to get from Qarshi to Samarkand by road?
About 2 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Qarshi and Samarkand?
No, both are on Asia/Samarkand at the moment.
Where can I stay in Samarkand?
Our booking partner lists 534 places to stay in Samarkand, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.