| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi | Advantour | Minivan 7pax | Any time | +3h 40m | $315.00 | |
Flight | Uzbekistan Airways | Economy | 01:00 | 09:10 | $197.49 | |
Train | Uzbekistan Railways | 3rd Class Sleeper | 01:47 | 04:59 | $10.69 | |
Flight | Uzbekistan Airways | Economy | 02:40 | 14:10 | $221.55 | |
Train | Uzbekistan Railways | 3rd Class Sleeper | 02:59 | 06:42 | $10.69 | |
Train | Uzbekistan Railways | 3rd Class Sleeper | 04:38 | 07:28 | $10.69 | |
Train | Uzbekistan Railways | 3rd Class Sleeper | 05:34 | 08:32 | $10.69 | |
Flight | Turkish Airlines | Economy | 06:10 | 07:45 | $758.09 | |
Train | Afrosiyob | 2nd Class Seat with AC | 08:31 | 10:14 | $16.48 | |
Flight | Turkish Airlines | Economy | 08:55 | 07:25 | $628.85 | |
Train | Afrosiyob | 2nd Class Seat with AC | 09:49 | 11:38 | $16.48 | |
Flight | Qanot Sharq | Economy | 10:25 | 08:30 | $146.58 | |
Train | Afrosiyob | 2nd Class Seat with AC | 10:59 | 12:42 | $16.48 | |
Flight | My Freighter | Economy | 11:40 | 07:25 | $691.51 | |
Train | Sharq | 2nd Class Seat | 12:15 | 14:38 | $12.86 | |
Train | Sharq | 2nd Class Seat | 12:33 | 15:01 | $12.86 | |
Flight | Uzbekistan Airways | Economy | 13:55 | 09:10 | $229.94 | |
Train | Uzbekistan Railways | 3rd Class Sleeper | 17:38 | 20:38 | $10.69 | |
Flight | Uzbekistan Airways | Economy | 22:00 | 08:30 | $198.05 | |
Train | Afrosiyob | 2nd Class Seat with AC | 22:20 | 00:03 | $16.48 |
Travelling between Samarkand and Bukhara is possible by Flight, bus, train and taxi. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 158.22 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 11.95.
It can take you anywhere between 2 and 20 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 37m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 19h 50m to reach Bukhara.
Travelling between Samarkand and Bukhara can be as cheap as USD 11.95 if you opt for a Uzbekistan Railways train and as expensive as USD 158.22 if you buy a Silk Avia flight ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Samarkand to Bukhara.
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
All Comfort
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.
Intui Travel Transfer
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.
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
| Cheapest Transport | $12 |
| Fastest Transport | 1h 37m |
| Earliest Departure | 12:02 AM |
| Latest Departure | 11:30 PM |
| Departures per day | 12 |
| Distance | 81 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Afrosiyob, Afrosiyob, All Comfort, Sharq, Sharq, Silk Avia, Uzbekistan Railways |