Tashkent to Samarkand by train
Samarkand lies 261 km (162 mi) south-west of Tashkent, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 45 min at the speeds typical of Uzbekistan rail, over roughly 319 km (198 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Tashkent | Samarkand | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Uzbekistan | Uzbekistan |
| Population | 2 million | 595,200 |
| Elevation | 424 m (1,391 ft) | 703 m (2,306 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Tashkent) | UTC+5 (Asia/Samarkand) |
| Stations on record | Tashkent-Passenger, Tukimachi, Salar | Samarkand railway station |
Where to book trains from Tashkent to Samarkand
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Staying in Samarkand
Our booking partner lists 534 places to stay in Samarkand. Of the 239 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (175), and 5 are five-star. Across 145 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9 out of 10. Guests have left 45,439 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Samarkand from Tashkent?
261 km (162 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Tashkent; by road roughly 319 km (198 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tashkent to Samarkand by train?
About 3 h 45 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tashkent and Samarkand?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Where can I stay in Samarkand?
Our booking partner lists 534 places to stay in Samarkand, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.