Route

Tashkent to Urgench train

Urgench is Khorezm’s regional capital and the traditional railhead for Khiva. It is worth checking when trains to Khiva itself are full.

Fastest, approx.
7 h 6 minJaloliddin Manguberdi
Trains
2Jaloliddin Manguberdi, Overnight sleeper
Departs
Tashkent Central (North) station
Arrives
Urgench station

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TashkentSamarkandBukharaKhivaUrgenchNavoiKarshiTermezNukusKokandMargilanAndijanNamangan

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Trains on this route

  • High-speed

    Jaloliddin Manguberdi

    about 7 h 6 min

    High-speed train introduced in May 2026 on the Khiva line. Runs on a few days of the week, not daily.

    Classes: Economy, VIP

  • 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

  • From Urgench station to Khiva is about 35 km by taxi.
  • The high-speed Khiva train stops in Urgench shortly before Khiva, so the same train may have seats to Urgench when Khiva is sold out.
  • Several overnight trains also serve Urgench.

When to book

Seats usually last longer than on the Tashkent – Samarkand – Bukhara line, but weekends and holidays still sell out. A week or two ahead is a safe margin.

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

Urgench station

  • Urgench is about 35 km from Khiva, so it works as a back-up when Khiva trains are full.

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Questions about this route

Is Urgench a good alternative to Khiva?

Yes, if Khiva is full. You lose a little time on the taxi ride but often gain a train or a better berth.

Do you arrange the taxi from Urgench to Khiva?

No, we only handle train tickets. Your hotel in Khiva can usually arrange a pick-up.

How long is the train from Tashkent to Urgench?

Jaloliddin Manguberdi: about 7 h 6 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 Urgench station. The station is always printed on your e-ticket, so check it before you set off.

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