Samarkand is one of Uzbekistan's top tourist cities and an important stop on the Afrosiyob line. High-speed trains connect it with Tashkent in just over two hours and with Bukhara in an hour and a half. On ioka.uz you can buy train tickets to Samarkand using the current schedule, with no markup.
Trains to SamarkandTrains to Samarkand
Trains to Samarkand mainly mean the high-speed Afrosiyob from Tashkent (2 h 08 min) and from Bukhara (1 h 30 min). Samarkand is a key stop on the Silk Road tourist route. Buy tickets online at ioka.uz with no markup and pay with Uzcard, Humo or Click.
Popular routes
| Route | Train | Travel time | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tashkent → Samarkand | Afrosiyob / Sharq | 2 h 08 min | 90,000 UZS |
| Bukhara → Samarkand | Afrosiyob | 1 h 30 min | 75,000 UZS |
| Karshi → Samarkand | Afrosiyob / Nasaf | 1 h 20 min | 70,000 UZS |
Stations and arrival
Trains arrive at Samarkand railway station, not far from the city centre. Historic sights such as the Registan and Gur-e-Amir are an easy taxi ride away.
Frequently asked questions
The high-speed Afrosiyob covers Tashkent — Samarkand in 2 hours 08 minutes. The Sharq takes about 3 hours. The Afrosiyob departs several times a day, which suits both leisure and business trips to Samarkand.
Yes, the Afrosiyob links Samarkand and Bukhara in just 1 hour 30 minutes — the fastest way between these two Silk Road cities. Many travellers follow the Tashkent — Samarkand — Bukhara chain.
The Afrosiyob from Tashkent starts at about 90,000 UZS in economy, and from Bukhara at 75,000 UZS. Current fares for your date are on ioka.uz, where you can buy online with no markup.
Samarkand is an important stop on the high-speed Afrosiyob line and a popular tourist destination. On ioka.uz you can view the train schedule to Samarkand, compare economy, business and VIP fares and buy a ticket online with no markup. Pay with Uzcard, Humo or Click.