Samarkand station
- About 5 km from the Registan. Allow 20 minutes by taxi, more at rush hour.
Samarkand railway station guide
Samarkand’s station is north-west of the centre, a few kilometres from the Registan. All Afrosiyob, Sharq and Nasaf trains on the main line stop here, as do the Khiva high-speed train and many overnight trains.
Taxis wait outside, and ride-hailing apps work in the city. Allow around 20 minutes to the centre, more at rush hour or on holidays.
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Key facts
At the station
- Entry is through a security check with bag scanners. Staff check your ticket and passport at the door, and again before boarding.
- Arrive at least 30 to 40 minutes before departure. Boarding can close a few minutes before the train leaves.
- Keep the passport used for booking with you: the name must match the ticket.
Routes from this station
- Samarkand to Tashkent Afrosiyob · Sharq · Nasaf about 2 h 10 min – 2 h 30 min Seat calendar
- Samarkand to Bukhara Afrosiyob · Sharq about 1 h 15 min – 1 h 40 min Seat calendar
- Samarkand to Khiva Jaloliddin Manguberdi · Overnight sleeper Ask us Seat calendar
- Samarkand to Karshi Afrosiyob · Nasaf Ask us Seat calendar