Samarkand to Bukhara

Samarkand to Bukhara

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Samarkand to Bukhara Schedule

Samarkand to Bukhara Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Uzbekistan Railways 3rd Class Sleeper 01:16 - 04:02UZS 133,760
Uzbekistan Railways 3rd Class Sleeper 02:36 - 07:06UZS 133,760
Turkish Airlines Economy 05:40 - 20:05UZS 11,399,420
Turkish Airlines Economy 06:10 - 13:45UZS 5,715,825
Uzbekistan Airways Economy 08:55 - 13:45UZS 9,457,344
Afrosiyob 2nd Class Seat with AC 10:46 - 12:29UZS 136,400
Sharq 2nd Class Seat 12:44 - 15:24UZS 107,723
Uzbekistan Railways 1st Class Sleeper 18:44 - 21:38UZS 277,200
Afrosiyob 1st Class Seat 21:43 - 23:26UZS 184,800
Uzbekistan Railways 3rd Class Sleeper 23:46 - 03:27UZS 133,760

Transportation from Samarkand to Bukhara

Facts about the transport from Samarkand to Bukhara

Cheapest Transport$10
Fastest Transport1h 43m
Earliest Departure1:16 AM
Latest Departure11:46 PM
Departures per day12
Distance86 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAdvantour, Afrosiyob, Sharq, Turkish Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways, Uzbekistan Railways

Samarkand to Bukhara Destination Reviews

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How to get from Samarkand to Bukhara

Travelling between Samarkand and Bukhara is possible by Flight, train and taxi. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 902.23 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 9.53.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 15 hours to travel between Samarkand and Bukhara depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Samarkand and Bukhara. Train will bring you to your destination in 1h 43m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 14h 25m to reach Bukhara.

How much does it cost to get from Samarkand to Bukhara?

Travelling between Samarkand and Bukhara can be as cheap as USD 9.53 if you opt for a Sharq train and as expensive as USD 902.23 if you buy a Turkish Airlines flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Samarkand and Bukhara ?

  • 7 from Samarkand to Bukhara starting from 01:16 Samarkand until 23:46 Samarkand
  • 3 by flight from Samarkand to Bukhara starting from 02:40 Samarkand Airport until 05:40 Samarkand Airport
  • 2 from Samarkand to Bukhara starting from 00:00 Samarkand Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Samarkand Hotel Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Samarkand to Bukhara.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Samarkand and Bukhara

Advantour

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Samarkand to Bukhara?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% took a train