Route

Tashkent to Nukus train

The long overnight journey to Karakalpakstan’s capital, home of the Savitsky art museum and the starting point for trips towards the Aral Sea.

Fastest, approx.
16 hOvernight sleeper
Trains
1Overnight sleeper
Departs
Tashkent Central (North) station
Arrives
Nukus station

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TashkentSamarkandBukharaKhivaUrgenchNavoiKarshiTermezNukusKokandMargilanAndijanNamangan

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Trains on this route

  • Overnight

    Overnight sleeper

    about 16 h

    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

  • This is one of the longest trips in the country, roughly 16 hours. A sleeper compartment is strongly recommended.
  • Take enough water, food and something to do; the route crosses the Kyzylkum desert.
  • Fewer trains run to Nukus than to Khiva, so check the calendar before fixing other plans.

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

Nukus station

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Questions about this route

Is there a high-speed train to Nukus?

An electrified line to Nukus has been announced, but the current service is a conventional overnight train. We tell you what runs on your date.

Can I break the journey in Khiva or Urgench?

Yes. Many travellers combine Khiva and Nukus. Send each leg and we quote them together.

How long is the train from Tashkent to Nukus?

Overnight sleeper: about 16 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 Nukus station. The station is always printed on your e-ticket, so check it before you set off.

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