Route

Samarkand to Tashkent train

The return to the capital is often the last train of a trip, which makes timing matter: many travellers need to reach Tashkent in time for a flight.

Fastest, approx.
2 h 10 min – 2 h 30 minAfrosiyob
Trains
3Afrosiyob, Sharq, Nasaf
Departs
Samarkand station
Arrives
Tashkent Central (North) station

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Trains on this route

  • High-speed

    Afrosiyob

    about 2 h 10 min – 2 h 30 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

    about 3 h – 3 h 30 min

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

    Classes: Seated classes

  • Conventional

    Nasaf

    about 3 h 30 min

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

    Classes: Seated classes

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

Good to know

  • Flying out the same day? Leave a generous buffer between the train’s arrival and check-in. We can suggest a train that fits once we see your flight time.
  • Evening trains on Sundays and before public holidays fill up early with people heading back to work.
  • Samarkand station is about 5 km from the Registan. Allow at least 20 minutes by taxi.

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

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

Is it realistic to take the train and fly out of Tashkent the same day?

Many people do it. Tell us your flight time in the request notes and we will look for a train that leaves you a comfortable margin.

Which Tashkent station does the train arrive at?

Daytime Afrosiyob, Sharq and Nasaf trains normally arrive at the Central (North) station. The station is always printed on your ticket.

How long is the train from Samarkand to Tashkent?

Afrosiyob: about 2 h 10 min – 2 h 30 min; Sharq: about 3 h – 3 h 30 min; Nasaf: about 3 h 30 min. Exact departure and arrival times come with your quote, because timetables change between seasons.

Which stations does this train use?

It departs from Samarkand 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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