Samarkand to Tashkent

Samarkand to Tashkent

Samarkand
Tashkent
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Samarkand to Tashkent Destination Reviews

EI
Eliott I
Unnecessary stop of one hour a midnight to let the driver eat in a restaurant. And one hour stop just before the arrival to put fuel in the bus. This could have been done after letting the passagers leave.
Samarkand to Tashkent, Bus Standard, All Comfort, Jul 28, 2026
KN
Ka N
Staff were pretty rude and disrespectful as they chat in their language about their passengers in, they arrived one hour late to the destination which caused me missing my flight. 12go on the other hand had no customer service in charge of such matter
Samarkand to Tashkent, Bus Standard, All Comfort, Jun 30, 2026
MJ
Mark J
The seats were awful.
Samarkand to Tashkent, Train #711Ф 2nd Class Seat, Sharq, Jun 15, 2026
TH
Tadakazu H
If cancelled, better to refund more percent Taxi pick upend earlier than scheduled
Samarkand to Tashkent, Train #711Ф 2nd Class Seat, Sharq, Jun 15, 2026
A
Anthony
Seats were a bit tight for long journeys
Samarkand to Tashkent, Train #703Ф 2nd Class Seat, Nasaf, Jun 3, 2026
MM
Maria M
It was ok but the staff asked us to go down the stairs and go up again to go to the other side of the tracks (Platform 3). We were carrying heavy baggages!! Then when we reached the Platform, we found out that he allowed other passengers to cross the main platform (platform 1)! It was so frustrating since we had to run and drag our baggages up and down the stairs! We were so tired!
Samarkand to Tashkent, Train #703Ф 2nd Class Seat, Nasaf, Jun 2, 2026
PH
Peter H
very new Busstation nobody knows...
Samarkand to Tashkent, Bus Standard, All Comfort, May 26, 2026
IC
Irene C
The driver was punctual /early and waited with me at the bus station till the bus arrived and made sure I got my seat ok. Very helpful and professional.
Samarkand to Tashkent, Van Minivan + Bus, Yutong Bus Uzbekistan, May 19, 2026
AG
Adeline G
Train on time at departure and arrival Lack of storage for heavy luggage
Samarkand to Tashkent, Train #711Ф 2nd Class Seat, Sharq, May 17, 2026
VM
Valeriia M
Departure was from a new Bus Station in Samarkand while in ticket was mentioned other - Old Bus Station that is not working currently. As tourists we were lost at this point, found out about right departure point from our taxi driver. The trip took approximately for an 1 hour longer than was expected. Also for 5 hours night road we had 0 (zero) stops. So we were on a 5 hour trip without possibility to use bathroom/toilet. Bus drivers were driving pretty dangerously, considering it was nightime and raining outside. Also on trip from Tashkent to Samarkand we've been offered with drinks and sandwiches. There wasnt same service on trip back from Samarkand to Tashkent
Samarkand to Tashkent, Bus Standard, All Comfort, May 16, 2026
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Samarkand to Tashkent Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Advantour
Minivan 7pax
Any time
+4h
$315.00
Train
Uzbekistan Railways
3rd Class Sleeper
00:58
05:10
$11.87
  3.5
Train
Uzbekistan Railways
3rd Class Sleeper
01:16
05:40
$11.87
  3.5
Train
Uzbekistan Railways
3rd Class Sleeper
01:56
06:17
$11.87
  3.5
Train
Uzbekistan Railways
3rd Class Sleeper
02:29
06:51
$11.87
  3.5
Flight
Uzbekistan Airways
Economy
02:55
14:00
$1,012.54
Flight
Azerbaijan Airlines
Economy
03:25
01:50
$366.57
Train
Uzbekistan Railways
3rd Class Sleeper
03:47
08:19
$11.87
  3.5
Train
Uzbekistan Railways
3rd Class Sleeper
04:09
08:52
$12.46
Flight
Flydubai
Economy
04:25
02:40
$687.53
Train
Afrosiyob
2nd Class Seat with AC
05:08
07:34
$22.72
  4.6
Flight
Uzbekistan Airways
Economy
05:40
04:40
$1,235.94
Flight
Turkish Airlines
Economy
06:10
08:35
$371.76
Train
Uzbekistan Railways
2nd Class Seat
08:05
11:54
$15.09
  4.9
Flight
Uzbekistan Airways
Economy
08:30
09:20
$100.83
Flight
Uzbekistan Airways
Economy
08:55
04:10
$489.53
Flight
Qanot Sharq
Economy
10:25
11:15
$34.64
Train
Afrosiyob
2nd Class Seat with AC
10:55
13:15
$22.72
  4.6
Flight
My Freighter
Economy
11:40
23:00
$482.02
Flight
Uzbekistan Airways
Economy
13:00
13:50
$99.29

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 52.44 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 8.38.

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

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 23 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 22h 5m to reach Tashkent.

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

Travelling between Samarkand and Tashkent can be as cheap as USD 8.38 if you opt for a Uzbekistan Railways train and as expensive as USD 52.44 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 Tashkent ?

  • 16 from Samarkand to Tashkent starting from 02:40 Samarkand until 20:24 Samarkand

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Samarkand to 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 58.45.

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

Azerbaijan Airlines (Azərbaycan Hava Yolları), 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

Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver

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 Tashkent?

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

  • 92% took a train
  • 5% opted for a bus
  • 2% chosen Bus+Van
  • 1% Other

Transportation from Samarkand to Tashkent

Facts about the transport from Samarkand to Tashkent

Cheapest Transport$9
Fastest Transport50m
Earliest Departure1:30 AM
Latest Departure11:55 PM
Departures per day16
Distance709 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAfrosiyob, All Comfort, Azerbaijan Airlines, Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, Nasaf, Sharq, Uzbekistan Airways, Uzbekistan Airways, Uzbekistan Railways, Yutong Bus Uzbekistan