Samarkand to Bukhara

Samarkand to Bukhara

Samarkand
Bukhara
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Samarkand to Bukhara Destination Reviews

HR
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
YM
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
AM
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
GB
Train was 1 hour late
Samarkand to Bukhara, Train #768Ф 2nd Class Seat with AC, Afrosiyob, Aug 23, 2025
GV
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
A
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
Perfect! On time, perfectly comfortable and easy. Definitely recommend!
Samarkand to Bukhara, Train #768Ф 2nd Class Seat with AC, Afrosiyob, May 21, 2025
TN
Very nice train ride!
Samarkand to Bukhara, Train #778Ф 2nd Class Seat with AC, Afrosiyob, May 12, 2025
SJ
Superb 3h40 min trip. The train is cleaned, seats are confortable. Some refreshments and snacks are available during the train trip at reasonable prices. The train was on time. The online ticket sent by 12goasia per email worked fine and all was good.
Samarkand to Bukhara, Train #054Ф 3rd Class Sleeper, Uzbekistan Railways, Jul 3, 2024
AC
There were no tickets at the ticket office in Samarkand but 12go got me one. What a relief!
Samarkand to Bukhara, Train #010Ф 2nd Class Seat, Sharq, Sep 7, 2023
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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
$206.83
Train
Uzbekistan Railways
3rd Class Sleeper
01:47
04:59
$10.58
  5.0
Flight
Uzbekistan Airways
Economy
02:40
14:10
$232.02
Train
Uzbekistan Railways
3rd Class Sleeper
02:59
06:42
$10.58
  5.0
Train
Uzbekistan Railways
3rd Class Sleeper
04:38
07:28
$10.58
  5.0
Train
Uzbekistan Railways
3rd Class Sleeper
05:34
08:32
$10.58
  5.0
Flight
Turkish Airlines
Economy
06:10
07:45
$793.92
Train
Afrosiyob
2nd Class Seat with AC
08:31
10:14
$16.30
  4.7
Flight
Turkish Airlines
Economy
08:55
07:25
$658.57
Train
Afrosiyob
2nd Class Seat with AC
09:49
11:38
$16.30
  4.7
Flight
Qanot Sharq
Economy
10:25
08:30
$153.51
Train
Afrosiyob
2nd Class Seat with AC
10:59
12:42
$16.30
  4.7
Flight
My Freighter
Economy
11:40
07:25
$724.20
Train
Sharq
2nd Class Seat
12:15
14:38
$12.72
  4.5
Train
Sharq
2nd Class Seat
12:33
15:01
$12.72
  4.6
Flight
Uzbekistan Airways
Economy
13:55
09:10
$240.81
Train
Uzbekistan Railways
3rd Class Sleeper
17:38
20:38
$10.58
  5.0
Flight
Uzbekistan Airways
Economy
22:00
08:30
$207.42
Train
Afrosiyob
2nd Class Seat with AC
22:20
00:03
$16.30
  4.7

Transportation from Samarkand to Bukhara

Facts about the transport from Samarkand to Bukhara

Cheapest Transport$12
Fastest Transport1h 43m
Earliest Departure1:53 AM
Latest Departure11:58 PM
Departures per day1
Distance86 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAfrosiyob, Sharq, Uzbekistan Airways, Uzbekistan Railways

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 209.81 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 209.81.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 12 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 11h 15m 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 209.81 if you opt for a Uzbekistan Airways flight and as expensive as USD 209.81 if you buy a Uzbekistan Airways 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 ?

  • 1 by flight from Samarkand to Bukhara starting from 21:55 Samarkand Airport until 21:55 Samarkand Airport

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