Route

Tashkent to Samarkand train

This is the line most visitors ride first: the capital to the Registan in little more than two hours on Afrosiyob. It is also the busiest, so the calendar below matters most here.

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

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TashkentSamarkandBukharaKhivaUrgenchNavoiKarshiTermezNukusKokandMargilanAndijanNamangan

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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

  • Friday and Sunday Afrosiyob seats tend to go first. A Tuesday or Wednesday trip is usually easier to get.
  • If Afrosiyob is full, Sharq and Nasaf take roughly an hour longer and leave from the same Central station.
  • Going on to Bukhara? Ask for both legs together and you get one quote for the whole trip.

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

Can I do Samarkand as a day trip from Tashkent?

Yes, if you take an early train out and an evening train back. Early morning and late afternoon seats are popular with day-trippers, so book both legs together.

Which class should I choose on Afrosiyob?

Economy is comfortable for two hours. Business has wider seats and more legroom; VIP is a small separate cabin. If one class is sold out, we check the others before saying no.

How long is the train from Tashkent to Samarkand?

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 Tashkent Central (North) station and arrives at Samarkand station. The station is always printed on your e-ticket, so check it before you set off.

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