Samarkand to Tashkent by train, bus, van, flight, taxi from UZS 99,495

Samarkand to Tashkent Destination Reviews

Jacques F

45mn late to Samarcande and insteat to arrives at 6:30pm we arrived at 10:pm. And the bus never stop to go to the toilet so imagine!!! 5hours without loo!!!!!

Samarkand to Tashkent, Bus Standard, All Comfort, Oct 5, 2026

Jutta M

Full train, on time, clean

Samarkand to Tashkent, Train #765Ф 2nd Class Seat with AC, Afrosiyob, Oct 1, 2026

Heidi B

Very comfortable bus. I booked long in advance and was allocated a front row seat. A snack, sandwich, and water were included. The bus didn't leave on time and arrived one hour later than scheduled, but the traffic and roads in Uzbekistan are not the best. So make sure you're not on a tight schedule.

Samarkand to Tashkent, Bus Standard, All Comfort, Sep 29, 2026

Kathryn K

Please get wifi - if you accept online bookinfs, you need to have wifi (or a hotspot) for travellers to access tickets. Clear signs where to board would also help I was given a little packed lunch an hour into journey, which was delightful. The coach was rammed full but all good. Wifi on board would be good

Samarkand to Tashkent, Bus Standard, All Comfort, Sep 28, 2026

Matjaz K

The bus crew was not friendly.

Samarkand to Tashkent, Bus Standard, All Comfort, Sep 28, 2026

Rebecca F

Bus was 45 minutes late departing and we arrived 1.5 hours later than we were supposed to so nearly missed our flight. The bus driver also drove like a villain in a Disney movie and I’m shocked we didn’t get in an accident. 2 stars because they did provide sandwiches and water.

Samarkand to Tashkent, Bus Standard, All Comfort, Sep 27, 2026

Richard E

You bought 2 train tickets and 2 bus tickets for me. Successfully! Thank you. But the bus tickets were slow. It took 2 or more days. It was not a problem, but there was no automatic update during that time. Maybe an email 2 times a day to say... "We are still working on it. We did not forget you." would have been appreciated. It is a nervous time waiting and always checking your site.

Samarkand to Tashkent, Bus Standard, All Comfort, Sep 25, 2026

Susan I

I was first picked up from my guest house. The driver came an hour early. That was ok except that he did not have a working seat belt in the front passenger seat. I would not drive with him until he got it working. Then we picked up another person and drove to a meeting point where we changed cars to one that had a working seat belt in the front but none in the back. The driver of the first car was very polite and helpful despite the seatbelt saga, as was the driver of the second car which was very comfortable. Overall it was a very good trip, the drivers were both good drivers, and we were all delivered to our destinations.

Samarkand to Tashkent, Van Shuttle, Samarkand Shuttle, Sep 25, 2026

Sven D

Not enough space for my leggs. I am 190 cm tall

Samarkand to Tashkent, Bus Standard, All Comfort, Sep 23, 2026

Hamida

The only negative point was they gave us different seats while we were a couple

Samarkand to Tashkent, Train #715Ф 2nd Class Seat, Nasaf, Sep 23, 2026

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Samarkand to Tashkent Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Taxi	Advantour	Minivan 7pax	Any time	+4h	$315.00
Train	Uzbekistan Railways	3rd Class Sleeper	00:58	05:10	$11.98	3.5
Train	Uzbekistan Railways	3rd Class Sleeper	01:16	05:40	$11.98	3.5
Train	Uzbekistan Railways	3rd Class Sleeper	01:56	06:17	$11.98	3.5
Train	Uzbekistan Railways	3rd Class Sleeper	02:29	06:51	$11.98	3.5
Flight	Uzbekistan Airways	Economy	02:55	14:00	$982.51
Flight	Azerbaijan Airlines	Economy	03:25	01:50	$355.70
Train	Uzbekistan Railways	3rd Class Sleeper	03:47	08:19	$11.98	3.5
Train	Uzbekistan Railways	3rd Class Sleeper	04:09	08:52	$12.58
Flight	FlyDubai	Economy	04:25	02:40	$667.14
Train	Afrosiyob	2nd Class Seat with AC	05:08	07:34	$22.94	4.6
Flight	Uzbekistan Airways	Economy	05:40	04:40	$1,199.29
Flight	Turkish Airlines	Economy	06:10	08:35	$360.74
Train	Uzbekistan Railways	2nd Class Seat	08:05	11:54	$15.23	4.9
Flight	Uzbekistan Airways	Economy	08:30	09:20	$97.84
Flight	Uzbekistan Airways	Economy	08:55	04:10	$475.01
Flight	Qanot Sharq	Economy	10:25	11:15	$33.61
Train	Afrosiyob	2nd Class Seat with AC	10:55	13:15	$22.94	4.6
Flight	My Freighter	Economy	11:40	23:00	$467.73
Flight	Uzbekistan Airways	Economy	13:00	13:50	$96.35

How to get from Samarkand to Tashkent

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 30.38 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 8.45.

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

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 25 hours to travel between Samarkand and Tashkent depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Samarkand and Tashkent. Flight will bring you to your destination in 50m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1days 5m to reach Tashkent.

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

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Samarkand to Tashkent, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 38.51.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Samarkand and Tashkent

Air Astana, FlyArystan, Silk Avia, Uzbekistan Airways, Uzbekistan Airways

Bus

Travelling from Samarkand to Tashkent overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

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.

Companies operating bus routes between Samarkand and Tashkent

All Comfort

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 Tashkent

I way

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.

Transportation from Samarkand to Tashkent

Facts about the transport from Samarkand to Tashkent

Cheapest Transport	$9
Fastest Transport	50m
Earliest Departure	1:30 AM
Latest Departure	11:55 PM
Departures per day	10
Distance	709 kilometers
Transport Companies	Afrosiyob, Air Astana, All Comfort, FlyArystan, I way, Silk Avia, Uzbekistan Airways, Uzbekistan Airways, Uzbekistan Railways, Yutong Bus Uzbekistan

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Samarkand to Tashkent