ioka.uz helps you buy Tashkent — Samarkand train tickets using the current schedule. This is Uzbekistan's most popular rail route: the high-speed Afrosiyob reaches Samarkand in just over two hours. Below you'll find the schedule, fares by class and answers to common questions.
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Tashkent — Samarkand train tickets from 90,000 UZS. The high-speed Afrosiyob covers the route in 2 hours 08 minutes, the Sharq in about 3 hours. Buy online at ioka.uz with no markup, pay with Uzcard, Humo or Click — the ticket arrives by email instantly.
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 762 | 07:28 | 2 h 08 min | Economy | 90,000 UZS |
| Afrosiyob 762 | 07:28 | 2 h 08 min | Business | 140,000 UZS |
| Afrosiyob 764 | 18:00 | 2 h 10 min | VIP | 230,000 UZS |
| Sharq 010 | 09:35 | 3 h 05 min | Economy | 70,000 UZS |
Trains on this route
Afrosiyob — high-speed
A high-speed Talgo train running at up to 210 km/h. It gets from Tashkent to Samarkand in 2 hours 08 minutes — the fastest way over land. Economy, business and VIP classes, several departures a day.
Sharq — intercity
A daytime train that covers the route in about 3 hours. Cheaper than the Afrosiyob — a good fit if price matters most.
How to buy a ticket online
Enter the route and date
Tashkent — Samarkand 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 Tashkent — Samarkand 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 high-speed Afrosiyob covers Tashkent — Samarkand in 2 hours 08 minutes, the fastest way over land. The Sharq takes about 3 hours. The Afrosiyob departs several times a day, which suits both business and leisure trips.
On the Afrosiyob, economy starts at about 90,000 UZS, business at 140,000 UZS and VIP at 230,000 UZS. Sharq tickets are cheaper, from 70,000 UZS. Current fares for your date are on ioka.uz.
Sales usually open 45–60 days before departure. The route is very popular, so it's best to book convenient morning and evening Afrosiyob trains early on ioka.uz.
The Afrosiyob is faster (2 h 08 min) and more comfortable, with economy, business and VIP classes. The Sharq is cheaper but takes about 3 hours. It comes down to whether speed or price matters more to you.
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 Tashkent — Samarkand train is Uzbekistan's most popular rail route. The high-speed Afrosiyob links the business capital with the historic one in just over two hours, which works for tourists and business travellers alike. On ioka.uz you can view the schedule, compare economy, business and VIP fares and buy a ticket online with no markup. Pay with Uzcard, Humo or Click.