Route

Bukhara to Samarkand train

Heading east from Bukhara, usually as part of a loop back to Tashkent. The trip itself is short; getting to Kagan station takes planning.

Fastest, approx.
1 h 15 min – 1 h 40 minAfrosiyob
Trains
2Afrosiyob, Sharq
Departs
Bukhara-1 station (Kagan)
Arrives
Samarkand station

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Trains on this route

  • High-speed

    Afrosiyob

    about 1 h 15 min – 1 h 40 min

    Spanish-built Talgo high-speed train running at up to 250 km/h. The quickest and most requested option.

    Classes: Economy, Business, VIP

  • Conventional

    Sharq

    Journey time: ask us

    Conventional air-conditioned daytime train on the Tashkent – Samarkand – Bukhara line. Slower than Afrosiyob, usually cheaper.

    Classes: Seated classes

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

Good to know

  • Leave at least 40 minutes for the drive from the old town to Kagan plus the security check.
  • If you are continuing to Tashkent the same day, ask whether a through ticket Bukhara–Tashkent is cheaper or easier than two separate legs.
  • Sunday afternoon trains east are busy with people returning to Samarkand and Tashkent.

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

Should I buy Bukhara–Samarkand and Samarkand–Tashkent separately?

Only if you want to stop in Samarkand. If you are going straight through, a single Bukhara–Tashkent ticket on the same train is simpler.

How early should I leave the old town for the station?

Plan on 40 minutes or more: around 15 km of driving, then a bag and passport check at the entrance.

How long is the train from Bukhara to Samarkand?

Afrosiyob: about 1 h 15 min – 1 h 40 min. 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 Samarkand station. The station is always printed on your e-ticket, so check it before you set off.

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