ioka.uz helps you buy Samarkand — Bukhara train tickets using the current schedule. This is a key leg of the Silk Road route: the Afrosiyob covers it in an hour and a half. Below you'll find the schedule, fares and answers to common questions.
Samarkand — Bukhara train ticketsSamarkand — Bukhara train tickets
Samarkand — Bukhara train tickets from 75,000 UZS. The high-speed Afrosiyob covers the route in just 1 hour 30 minutes — the fastest way between two Silk Road gems. Tickets online at ioka.uz with no markup.
Route overview
about 270 km
Distance
1 h 30 min (Afrosiyob)
Travel time
Afrosiyob, Sharq
Trains
Economy, Business, VIP
Classes
from 75,000 UZS
Price from
Schedule and fares by class
| Train | Departs | Travel time | Class | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afrosiyob 764 | 09:10 | 1 h 30 min | Economy | 75,000 UZS |
| Afrosiyob 764 | 09:10 | 1 h 30 min | Business | 115,000 UZS |
| Afrosiyob 764 | 09:10 | 1 h 32 min | VIP | 180,000 UZS |
| Sharq 010 | 12:40 | 2 h 20 min | Economy | 60,000 UZS |
Trains on this route
Afrosiyob — high-speed
A Talgo train at up to 210 km/h. Samarkand — Bukhara in just 1 hour 30 minutes. Economy, business and VIP classes.
Sharq — intercity
Takes about 2 hours 20 minutes and is cheaper than the Afrosiyob.
How to buy a ticket online
Enter the route and date
Samarkand — Bukhara and your travel day — we'll show every train.
Choose a train and class
By price and travel time.
Pay by card
Uzcard, Humo, Click, Visa or Mastercard. Payments are protected by 3D Secure.
Get the ticket by email
The e-ticket arrives instantly — show it on board together with your passport.
Why book with ioka
No markup or fees
The price you see is the price you pay.
Up-to-date schedule and fares
For the Samarkand — Bukhara route.
Local payment methods
Uzcard, Humo, Click, plus Visa and Mastercard.
Ticket straight to your inbox
Plus support in Russian and Uzbek.
Frequently asked questions
The Afrosiyob takes just 1 hour 30 minutes — the fastest option. The Sharq takes about 2 hours 20 minutes but is cheaper.
On the Afrosiyob: economy from 75,000 UZS, business from 115,000 UZS, VIP from 180,000 UZS. The Sharq starts at 60,000 UZS. Fares for your date are on ioka.uz.
Yes, the Samarkand — Bukhara leg is one of the most popular. Many travellers follow the Tashkent — Samarkand — Bukhara chain, and the Afrosiyob links the cities quickly and comfortably.
Yes, a train ticket can be returned online under the rules of Uzbekistan Railways (O'zbekiston temir yo'llari). The refund amount depends on how many hours before departure you return the ticket — the earlier you do it, the smaller the deduction. You can request a refund in your ioka.uz profile. If anything goes wrong, our support team is available on Telegram, WhatsApp or by phone.
No, printing is not required. After payment the e-ticket is sent to your email — just show it on your phone screen to the conductor together with your passport. We recommend checking your inbox right after payment, including the Spam folder.
The Samarkand — Bukhara train is a key leg of the Silk Road tourist route. The Afrosiyob covers the distance between the two historic cities in an hour and a half. On ioka.uz you can view the schedule, compare fares and buy a ticket online with no markup. Pay with Uzcard, Humo or Click.
Useful links
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