Samarkand to Bukhara

Samarkand to Bukhara

Samarkand
Bukhara
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Samarkand to Bukhara Destination Reviews

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Hakim
Not good enough for the priced
Samarkand to Bukhara, Train #766Ф 2nd Class Seat with AC, Afrosiyob, Mar 23, 2026
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Aishika R
The train was on time and clean. The staff and tourist police were helpful
Samarkand to Bukhara, Train #770Ф 2nd Class Seat with AC, Afrosiyob, Mar 12, 2026
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Heidi R
They assigned me an upper bunk, which I wasn’t able to access because of my back problems. So, they found a solution where I could sit on the bottom bunk.
Samarkand to Bukhara, Train #054Ф 2nd Class Sleeper, Uzbekistan Railways, Nov 14, 2025
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Yasmin M
Extremely dirty, trash and leftover food everywhere. Train was not cleaned before letting new riders on. The toilet was a scary experience, beyond nasty.
Samarkand to Bukhara, Train #772Ф 2nd Class Seat with AC, Afrosiyob, Oct 27, 2025
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Andrea M
Excellent service, very punctual, good cleanliness, includes coffee, tea, and a sandwich or fruit.
Samarkand to Bukhara, Train #778Ф 1st Class Seat, Afrosiyob, Aug 31, 2025
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Gleb B
Train was 1 hour late
Samarkand to Bukhara, Train #768Ф 2nd Class Seat with AC, Afrosiyob, Aug 23, 2025
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Guilherme V
Limited AC, turned off when the train stops at some stations.
Samarkand to Bukhara, Train #770Ф 2nd Class Seat with AC, Afrosiyob, Jun 17, 2025
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Alistair
An efficient and affordable service to get across Uzbekistan in a timely fashion. The trains are practical and perfectly comfortable too.
Samarkand to Bukhara, Train #054Ф 1st Class Sleeper, Uzbekistan Railways, May 28, 2025
JC
Johannes C
Perfect! On time, perfectly comfortable and easy. Definitely recommend!
Samarkand to Bukhara, Train #768Ф 2nd Class Seat with AC, Afrosiyob, May 21, 2025
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Trung N
Very nice train ride!
Samarkand to Bukhara, Train #778Ф 2nd Class Seat with AC, Afrosiyob, May 12, 2025
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Samarkand to Bukhara Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Advantour
Minivan 7pax
Any time
+3h 40m
$315.00
Flight
Uzbekistan Airways
Economy
01:00
09:10
$203.58
Train
Uzbekistan Railways
3rd Class Sleeper
01:47
04:59
$10.44
  5.0
Flight
Uzbekistan Airways
Economy
02:40
14:10
$228.38
Train
Uzbekistan Railways
3rd Class Sleeper
02:59
06:42
$10.44
  5.0
Train
Uzbekistan Railways
3rd Class Sleeper
04:38
07:28
$10.44
  5.0
Train
Uzbekistan Railways
3rd Class Sleeper
05:34
08:32
$10.44
  5.0
Flight
Turkish Airlines
Economy
06:10
07:45
$781.46
Train
Afrosiyob
2nd Class Seat with AC
08:31
10:14
$16.09
  4.7
Flight
Turkish Airlines
Economy
08:55
07:25
$648.23
Train
Afrosiyob
2nd Class Seat with AC
09:49
11:38
$16.09
  4.7
Flight
Qanot Sharq
Economy
10:25
08:30
$151.10
Train
Afrosiyob
2nd Class Seat with AC
10:59
12:42
$16.09
  4.7
Flight
My Freighter
Economy
11:40
07:25
$712.83
Train
Sharq
2nd Class Seat
12:15
14:38
$12.55
  4.5
Train
Sharq
2nd Class Seat
12:33
15:01
$12.55
  4.6
Flight
Uzbekistan Airways
Economy
13:55
09:10
$237.03
Train
Uzbekistan Railways
3rd Class Sleeper
17:38
20:38
$10.44
  5.0
Flight
Uzbekistan Airways
Economy
22:00
08:30
$204.16
Train
Afrosiyob
2nd Class Seat with AC
22:20
00:03
$16.09
  4.7

How to get from Samarkand to Bukhara

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 22.68 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 15.02.

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

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 8 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 2h 28m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 7h 55m 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 15.02 if you opt for a Uzbekistan Railways train and as expensive as USD 22.68 if you buy a Sharq Train 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 ?

  • 3 from Samarkand to Bukhara starting from 00:01 Samarkand until 02:57 Samarkand

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?

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

Transportation from Samarkand to Bukhara

Facts about the transport from Samarkand to Bukhara

Cheapest Transport$16
Fastest Transport2h 28m
Earliest Departure12:01 AM
Latest Departure12:00 PM
Departures per day3
Distance124 kilometers
Transport CompaniesSharq, Silk Avia, Uzbekistan Railways