Route

Tashkent to Navoi train

Navoi sits between Samarkand and Bukhara on the main line. It is mostly a business destination, and a base for trips to the Nurata mountains and the Aydarkul lake area.

Fastest, approx.
3 h 22 min – 3 h 28 minAfrosiyob
Trains
2Afrosiyob, Sharq
Departs
Tashkent Central (North) station
Arrives
Navoi station

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Trains on this route

  • High-speed

    Afrosiyob

    about 3 h 22 min – 3 h 28 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 5 h 4 min

    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

  • Afrosiyob and Sharq trains to Bukhara stop here, so Navoi seats compete with the busy tourist corridor.
  • For Nurata or Aydarkul you will need a car from Navoi. We only arrange the train.
  • Weekday mornings are busy with business travellers.

When to book

This route is rarely the first to sell out, but trains are fewer, so a sold-out day can mean a long wait for the next one. Send your request early.

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

Navoi station

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Questions about this route

Do all Bukhara trains stop in Navoi?

Many do, but not necessarily all. We check which trains stop on your date.

Is Navoi a good stop between Samarkand and Bukhara?

It is a working city rather than a sightseeing stop, but it is the gateway to Nurata and the desert yurt camps.

How long is the train from Tashkent to Navoi?

Afrosiyob: about 3 h 22 min – 3 h 28 min; Sharq: about 5 h 4 min. 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 Navoi station. The station is always printed on your e-ticket, so check it before you set off.

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