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Samarkand in one day by high-speed train

  • 9–14 hours
  • From Tashkent
  • Private tour
  • Guide in your languageYour language
  • Didn’t love it? You don’t pay for the guide.

About this tour

The high-speed Afrosiyob train takes you from Tashkent to Samarkand in about two hours — enough time for a full day in the city of blue domes and an evening train back. A car meets you at the station, and a private guide in your language shows you Registan, Gur-e-Amir, the Bibi-Khanym Mosque, Siab Bazaar and Shah-i-Zinda.

Highlights

  • The Afrosiyob high-speed train — about two hours each way
  • Registan, Gur-e-Amir and Shah-i-Zinda in one day
  • A car in Samarkand from the station and back
  • Private guide in your language

The route

  1. Tashkent

    Morning Afrosiyob train to Samarkand.

  2. Gur-e-Amir

    The mausoleum of Amir Timur and his family.

  3. Registan Square

    Three madrasahs around the most famous square in Central Asia.

  4. Bibi-Khanym and Siab Bazaar

    Timur’s great mosque and the market next door — a good place for lunch.

  5. Shah-i-Zinda

    The street of blue-tiled mausoleums.

  6. Tashkent

    Evening train back to Tashkent.

Included

  • Afrosiyob train tickets, both ways (economy class)
  • Private guide in Samarkand
  • Car from Samarkand station to the old town and back

Not included

  • Entrance tickets — about $25 per person
  • Transfers in Tashkent
  • Lunch and drinks

Meeting point

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Meet your guide at Samarkand railway station when your train arrives. We send the train times and tickets after you book.

Didn’t love the tour?
You don’t pay for the guide.

Train tickets are bought in advance and can’t be refunded.

How it works

Good to know

How early should I book?
As early as you can. Afrosiyob tickets often sell out, especially in spring and autumn. Two weeks ahead is good; a month is better.
Can I upgrade to business class?
Yes. Business class costs a little more — tell us when you book and we’ll include it in the price.
Can I stay overnight instead?
Yes. Many guests turn this into two days with a night in Samarkand. We can help with the hotel and add a second day with your guide.
What do I need for the train?
Your passport — it is checked when you board. Arrive at the station 30–40 minutes before departure for the security check.

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