Samarkand to Tashkent Central

Samarkand to Tashkent Central

Samarkand
Tashkent Central
Wed, Sep 30
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Samarkand to Tashkent Central Destination Reviews

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Laia L
I would give this company a 0 if I could. We were supposed to leave Samarkand at 5:00 PM, but we did not leave until 5:40 PM. The ticket stated that the journey would take 3 hours and 30 minutes, but it ended up taking 4 hours and 20 minutes. The driving was absolutely terrible — reckless, unsafe and with no consideration for the passengers. The bus was also extremely uncomfortable, so there was absolutely nothing “Comfort” about this service. But the worst part was the complete lack of consideration when passengers needed to use the bathroom. We repeatedly asked them to stop, but they refused. We spent the entire 4 hours and 20 minutes on the bus without a single stop. The staff did not speak English, so I translated into Uzbek and explained that I really could not hold it any longer and urgently needed to use the bathroom. The driver literally laughed in my face and told me that we were not going to stop. This was completely unacceptable. I hope the company takes action regarding this service and the behaviour of its staff, because a company that treats its passengers this way does not deserve their money.
Samarkand to Tashkent Central, Bus Standard, All Comfort, Sep 27, 2026
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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 Central, Bus Standard, All Comfort, Sep 27, 2026
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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 Central, Bus Standard, All Comfort, Sep 25, 2026
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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 Central, Van Shuttle, Samarkand Shuttle, Sep 25, 2026
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Sven D
Not enough space for my leggs. I am 190 cm tall
Samarkand to Tashkent Central, Bus Standard, All Comfort, Sep 23, 2026
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Hamida
The only negative point was they gave us different seats while we were a couple
Samarkand to Tashkent Central, Train #715Ф 2nd Class Seat, Nasaf, Sep 23, 2026
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Laetitia
Driver was nice, drove safely, paid attention to our needs ( he got us bottles of water and made stops when needed) Everything was perfect except that he was 30 minutes late.
Samarkand to Tashkent Central, Train #080Ь SV, Uzbekistan Railways, Sep 19, 2026
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Anke M
Thank God I survived this trip. Driver was not safe at all. Lot's of „almost crashes“
Samarkand to Tashkent Central, Bus Standard, All Comfort, Sep 5, 2026
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Sandy G
It was extremely easy to find the train, the train staff were friendly and helpful. No paper tickets needed. Highly recommended!
Samarkand to Tashkent Central, Train #769Ф Economy Seat, Afrosiyob, Sep 4, 2026
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Marie C
Comfortable, on time, good AC, nice driver and helpful guy
Samarkand to Tashkent Central, Bus Standard, All Comfort, Aug 27, 2026
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Samarkand to Tashkent Central Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Train
Uzbekistan Railways
3rd Class Sleeper
04:09
08:52
$12.51
Train
Afrosiyob
2nd Class Seat with AC
05:08
07:34
$22.81
  4.6
Train
Uzbekistan Railways
2nd Class Seat
08:05
11:54
$15.14
  4.9
Train
Afrosiyob
2nd Class Seat with AC
10:55
13:15
$22.81
  4.6
Train
Afrosiyob
2nd Class Seat with AC
16:51
19:17
$22.81
  4.6
Train
Afrosiyob
2nd Class Seat with AC
17:35
20:07
$22.81
  4.6
Train
Afrosiyob
2nd Class Seat with AC
18:10
20:30
$22.81
  4.6
Train
Afrosiyob
2nd Class Seat with AC
18:49
21:04
$22.81
  4.6
Train
Sharq
2nd Class Seat
19:20
22:47
$15.14
  4.3
Train
Afrosiyob
2nd Class Seat with AC
19:48
22:08
$22.81
  4.6
Train
Uzbekistan Railways
2nd Class Seat
20:07
23:35
$15.14
  4.9

How to get from Samarkand to Tashkent Central

Travelling between Samarkand and Tashkent Central is possible by train. At the moment it is the only option available for this route.

How far is Samarkand from Tashkent Central?

Travelling by land the distance between Samarkand and Tashkent Central is 118 km while it is about 118 km as the crow flies.

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

Travelling by train between Samarkand and Tashkent Central, expect to spend about 5 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Samarkand to Tashkent Central?

train tickets for Samarkand - Tashkent Central route will set you back about USD 48.15. To ensure the best price, buy tickets in advance.

How many trips per day are there between Samarkand and Tashkent Central?

Trains always run on a set schedule - there are 2 departures a day.

Useful tips for travelling between Samarkand and Tashkent Central by train

To get from Samarkand to Tashkent Central your choice is limited to a single transportation option but it does not mean you cannot make your trip as comfortable as possible. Check our simple hints to avoid disappointment during your travel.

Train

Useful tips for railway travellers:

  • 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.
  • Do book train tickets in advance, especially if you need a lower berth.

How many travellers choose to get from Samarkand to Tashkent Central by train?

We have sold train tickets to 532 passengers. Some of them left reviews on their trip above on this page. Check travellers' reviews to get prepared. They are always the most useful and reliable source of information.

Transportation from Samarkand to Tashkent Central

  • Trains
    $ 24.50
  • Buses are not available
  • Ferries are not available
  • Flights are not available
  • Taxis are not available
  • Vans are not available

Facts about the transport from Samarkand to Tashkent Central

Cheapest Transport$25
Fastest Transport2h 21m
Earliest Departure5:21 AM
Latest Departure8:10 AM
Departures per day2
Distance118 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAfrosiyob, Nasaf