Day trip from Samarkand to Tashkent
Tashkent lies 261 km (162 mi) north-east of Samarkand, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 261 km (162 mi) apart, Tashkent is a realistic day trip from Samarkand: about 4 h 15 min each way by road.
| Samarkand | Tashkent | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Uzbekistan | Uzbekistan |
| Population | 595,200 | 2 million |
| Elevation | 703 m (2,306 ft) | 424 m (1,391 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Samarkand) | UTC+5 (Asia/Tashkent) |
What to see in Tashkent
UNESCO World Heritage in the city: Tashkent Modernist Architecture. Modernity and Tradition in Central Asia.
Where to book tours and tickets in Tashkent
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Staying in Tashkent
Our booking partner lists 900 places to stay in Tashkent. Of the 486 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (305), and 8 are five-star. Across 203 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.7 out of 10. Guests have left 128,730 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Tashkent
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Common questions
How far is Tashkent from Samarkand?
261 km (162 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Samarkand; by road roughly 319 km (198 mi).
How long does it take to get from Samarkand to Tashkent by road?
About 4 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Samarkand and Tashkent?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Where can I stay in Tashkent?
Our booking partner lists 900 places to stay in Tashkent, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.