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How to get fromBukhara to Samarkandby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Bukhara to Samarkand by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Bukhara 1 to Samarkandtrain train 711F / ...
    2h 31m
    $12–27

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bukhara bus station to Samarkand Central Bus Stationbus bus
    4h 22m

  3. Drive 256.7 km

    1. Drive from Bukhara to Samarkandcar car 256.7 km
    3h 49m
    $23–33

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Bukhara to Samarkandtaxi taxi 256.7 km
    3h 49m
    $26–31

  5. Train via Bukhara

    1. Take the train from Bukhara 1 to Samarkandtrain train 360
    3h 55m

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  • Distance: 241.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between Bukhara, Uzbekistan and Samarkand, Uzbekistan?

Uzbekistan Railways (OTY) operates a train from Bukhara 1 to Samarkand 5 times a day. Tickets cost $10–15 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Uzbekistan Railways (High Speed Trains) also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, Tashkent Bus Terminal operates a bus from Bukhara bus station to Samarkand Central Bus Station every 2 hours, and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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