Day trip from Samarkand to Bukhara
Bukhara lies 217 km (135 mi) west of Samarkand, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 217 km (135 mi) apart, Bukhara is a realistic day trip from Samarkand: about 3 h 32 min each way by road.
| Samarkand | Bukhara | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Uzbekistan | Uzbekistan |
| Population | 595,200 | 280,187 |
| Elevation | 703 m (2,306 ft) | 220 m (722 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Samarkand) | UTC+5 (Asia/Samarkand) |
What to see in Bukhara
UNESCO World Heritage in the city: Historic Centre of Bukhara.
Where to book tours and tickets in Bukhara
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Staying in Bukhara
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Common questions
How far is Bukhara from Samarkand?
217 km (135 mi) in a straight line, west of Samarkand; by road roughly 265 km (165 mi).
How long does it take to get from Samarkand to Bukhara by road?
About 3 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Samarkand and Bukhara?
No, both are on Asia/Samarkand at the moment.
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.