Route

Bukhara to Khiva train

Across the Kyzylkum desert to Khorezm. Until 2026 this was a long day on a slow train; the new high-speed service shortens it on the days it runs.

Fastest, approx.
8 hPassenger train
Trains
2Jaloliddin Manguberdi, Passenger train
Departs
Bukhara-1 station (Kagan)
Arrives
Khiva station

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TashkentSamarkandBukharaKhivaUrgenchNavoiKarshiTermezNukusKokandMargilanAndijanNamangan

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Trains on this route

  • High-speed

    Jaloliddin Manguberdi

    Journey time: ask us

    High-speed train introduced in May 2026 on the Khiva line. Runs on a few days of the week, not daily.

    Classes: Economy, VIP

  • Conventional

    Passenger train

    about 8 h

    Regular passenger service. We tell you the exact train, class and time in your quote.

    Classes: Varies by train

Journey times are approximate, based on public timetables. Exact times come with your quote.

Good to know

  • The desert stretch is long and shade is limited on the platform. Carry water, especially from May to September.
  • If Khiva is full, ask about Urgench, 35 km from Khiva, and a taxi for the last stretch.
  • Seats on the high-speed train are shared with passengers from Tashkent and Samarkand, so book early.

When to book

This is one of the busiest routes in the country. Book as soon as your dates are fixed, especially for April–May, September–October, Fridays, Sundays and public holidays.

Tickets usually go on sale 45 to 60 days before departure. If your date is not on sale yet, request it anyway and we will tell you when it opens.

Stations

Bukhara-1 station (Kagan)

  • The station is in the town of Kagan, roughly 15 km from Bukhara’s old town. Plan a taxi both ways.
Bukhara station guide

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Questions about this route

Is the train better than a car from Bukhara to Khiva?

The train is more comfortable on a long desert road and needs no driver arrangements. A car is more flexible on times. We only handle the train side.

What happens on days without the high-speed train?

A slower passenger train covers the route. We tell you which trains run on your date and what each costs.

How long is the train from Bukhara to Khiva?

Passenger train: about 8 h. Exact departure and arrival times come with your quote, because timetables change between seasons.

Which stations does this train use?

It departs from Bukhara-1 station (Kagan) and arrives at Khiva station. The station is always printed on your e-ticket, so check it before you set off.

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