ioka.uz helps you buy Samarkand — Tashkent train tickets using the current schedule. This is the return leg of the country's most popular route: the Afrosiyob reaches the capital in just over two hours. Below you'll find the schedule, fares and answers to common questions.
Samarkand — Tashkent train ticketsSamarkand — Tashkent train tickets
Samarkand — Tashkent train tickets from 90,000 UZS. The high-speed Afrosiyob covers the route in 2 hours 08 minutes, the Sharq in about 3 hours. Tickets online at ioka.uz with no markup.
Route overview
about 300 km
Distance
2 h 08 min (Afrosiyob)
Travel time
Afrosiyob, Sharq
Trains
Economy, Business, VIP
Classes
from 90,000 UZS
Price from
Schedule and fares by class
| Train | Departs | Travel time | Class | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afrosiyob 761 | 08:30 | 2 h 08 min | Economy | 90,000 UZS |
| Afrosiyob 761 | 08:30 | 2 h 08 min | Business | 140,000 UZS |
| Afrosiyob 763 | 17:00 | 2 h 10 min | VIP | 230,000 UZS |
| Sharq 009 | 15:20 | 3 h 05 min | Economy | 70,000 UZS |
Trains on this route
Afrosiyob — high-speed
A Talgo train at up to 210 km/h. Samarkand to Tashkent in 2 hours 08 minutes. Economy, business and VIP classes.
Sharq — intercity
Covers the route in about 3 hours and is cheaper than the Afrosiyob.
How to buy a ticket online
Enter the route and date
Samarkand — Tashkent 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 — Tashkent 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 2 hours 08 minutes — the fastest option. The Sharq takes about 3 hours. The Afrosiyob runs several times a day.
On the Afrosiyob: economy from 90,000 UZS, business from 140,000 UZS, VIP from 230,000 UZS. The Sharq starts at 70,000 UZS. Fares for your date are on ioka.uz.
Sales open 45–60 days ahead. The route is popular, so book convenient Afrosiyob departures early.
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 — Tashkent train is the return leg of Uzbekistan's most popular rail route. The Afrosiyob links the historic capital with the business one in just over two hours. On ioka.uz you can view the schedule, compare fares and buy a ticket online with no markup. Pay with Uzcard, Humo or Click.