Route

Khiva to Bukhara train

The classic Khorezm-to-Bukhara crossing, often the middle of a loop through Uzbekistan. Expect a desert day either way; the high-speed train just makes it shorter.

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

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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 slower day train leaves in the morning and arrives in the afternoon. Book a hotel in Bukhara that can arrange a pick-up from Kagan.
  • Bring snacks: food on board is limited on the slower train.
  • Planning Bukhara–Samarkand next? Ask for both legs at once.

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 there an overnight option from Khiva to Bukhara?

Some long-distance trains pass through at night. We check what runs on your date and suggest the best fit.

Do I need my passport on the train?

Yes, always. It is checked at the station entrance and when you board, and it must match the name on the ticket.

How long is the train from Khiva to Bukhara?

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

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