Tours, tickets and day trips in Samarkand
The sights with published visitor numbers, the heritage listings, and the towns close enough for a day out.
UNESCO World Heritage in the city: Samarkand – Crossroad of Cultures.
Day trips from Samarkand
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samarkand to Shahrisabz | Uzbekistan | 67 km (42 mi) | about 1 h 6 min |
| Samarkand to Jizzax | Uzbekistan | 91 km (57 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Samarkand to Qarshi | Uzbekistan | 134 km (83 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Samarkand to Navoiy | Uzbekistan | 143 km (89 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Samarkand to Bukhara | Uzbekistan | 217 km (135 mi) | about 3 h 32 min |
| Samarkand to Olmaliq | Uzbekistan | 260 km (161 mi) | about 4 h 14 min |
| Samarkand to Tashkent | Uzbekistan | 261 km (162 mi) | about 4 h 15 min |
| Samarkand to Tirmiz | Uzbekistan | 272 km (169 mi) | about 4 h 25 min |
| Samarkand to Chirchiq | Uzbekistan | 299 km (186 mi) | about 4 h 52 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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Common questions
Does Samarkand have a UNESCO World Heritage site?
Yes: Samarkand – Crossroad of Cultures.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.