Route

Karshi to Tashkent train

From Kashkadarya back to the capital. A good option after visiting Shahrisabz, with daytime and overnight trains.

Fastest, approx.
3 h 20 min – 3 h 35 minAfrosiyob
Trains
3Afrosiyob, Nasaf, Overnight sleeper
Departs
Karshi station
Arrives
Tashkent Central (North) station

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Trains on this route

  • High-speed

    Afrosiyob

    about 3 h 20 min – 3 h 35 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

    Nasaf

    Journey time: ask us

    Conventional daytime train linking Tashkent, Samarkand and Karshi. A useful back-up when Afrosiyob is full.

    Classes: Seated classes

  • Overnight

    Overnight sleeper

    Journey time: ask us

    Slower train with sleeping berths. Saves a hotel night on long distances. Bedding is provided.

    Classes: 2-berth SV, 4-berth compartment, open-plan berth

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

Good to know

  • Coming from Shahrisabz? Allow time for the road to Karshi station, or ask whether a train starts in Shahrisabz on your date.
  • Friday and Sunday evenings are busy with weekend travellers.
  • Overnight trains reach Tashkent early in the morning.

When to book

Seats usually last longer than on the Tashkent – Samarkand – Bukhara line, but weekends and holidays still sell out. A week or two ahead is a safe margin.

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

Karshi station

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Tashkent Central (North) station

  • Main departure point for Afrosiyob, Sharq, Nasaf and the fast Fergana Valley train.
  • A metro station sits next to the building, which helps at rush hour when taxis are slow.
Tashkent station guide

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Questions about this route

Does the train stop in Samarkand on the way?

Afrosiyob and Nasaf run via Samarkand, so you can also get off there if your plans change before booking.

Can I book for someone else?

Yes. Each ticket is issued in the traveller’s name, so we need their passport details after you confirm the price.

How long is the train from Karshi to Tashkent?

Afrosiyob: about 3 h 20 min – 3 h 35 min. Exact departure and arrival times come with your quote, because timetables change between seasons.

Which stations does this train use?

It departs from Karshi station and arrives at Tashkent Central (North) station. The station is always printed on your e-ticket, so check it before you set off.

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