Route

Tashkent to Bukhara train

Straight from the capital to Bukhara, skipping or saving Samarkand for later. Afrosiyob does it in under four hours; Sharq takes most of the day.

Fastest, approx.
3 h 20 min – 4 hAfrosiyob
Trains
3Afrosiyob, Sharq, Overnight sleeper
Departs
Tashkent Central (North) station
Arrives
Bukhara-1 station (Kagan)

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Trains on this route

  • High-speed

    Afrosiyob

    about 3 h 20 min – 4 h

    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 6 h

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

    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

  • Afrosiyob is the quickest. If it is full, Sharq runs on the same line and takes about six hours.
  • An overnight sleeper also serves Bukhara. It saves a hotel night but arrives early in the morning.
  • Some trains may leave from Tashkent South rather than Central. Check the station on your ticket.

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

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 it better to go Tashkent–Bukhara directly or via a night in Samarkand?

If you have the time, stopping in Samarkand splits a long day nicely. If not, the direct Afrosiyob gets you to Bukhara by lunchtime.

Is the overnight train to Bukhara comfortable?

It has 2-berth and 4-berth compartments with bedding provided, plus cheaper open-plan berths on some trains. Tell us which you prefer.

How long is the train from Tashkent to Bukhara?

Afrosiyob: about 3 h 20 min – 4 h; Sharq: about 6 h. Exact departure and arrival times come with your quote, because timetables change between seasons.

Which stations does this train use?

It departs from Tashkent Central (North) 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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