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How to get fromTehrān to Bukharaby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Tehrān to Bukhara by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Tehran International Airport, fly to Bukhara International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Azadi Square to Tehran Imam Khomeinibus bus
    2. Fly from Tehran International Airport (IKA) to Bukhara International Airport (BHK)plane plane IKA - BHK
    22h 53m
    $372–1,403

  2. Drive 1,600 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tehrān to Bukharacar car 1,600 km
    19h 11m
    $142–204

  3. Train, drive, bus

    1. Take the train from Tehran to Gorgantrain train
    2. Drive from Gorgan to Etrekcar car
    3. Take the bus from Etrek to Balkanabatbus bus
    4. Take the train from Balkanabat to Ashgabattrain train 605 / ...
    5. Take the train from Ashgabat to Turkmenabattrain train 95 / ...
    6. Drive from Turkmenabat to Alatcar car
    7. Take the train from Alat to Bukhara 1train train
    46h 12m

  4. Bus to Tehran International Airport, fly to Samarkand International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Azadi Square to Tehran Imam Khomeinibus bus
    2. Fly from Tehran International Airport (IKA) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD)plane plane IKA - SKD
    3. Take the bus from Samarkand Central Bus Station to Bukhara bus stationbus bus
    24h 48m

  5. Bus to Tehran International Airport, fly to Tashkent International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Azadi Square to Tehran Imam Khomeinibus bus
    2. Fly from Tehran International Airport (IKA) to Tashkent International Airport (TAS)plane plane IKA - TAS
    3. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Bukhara 1train train
    22h 10m
    $198–610

  6. Fly Mehrabad International Airport to Samarkand International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Mehrabad International Airport (THR) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD)plane plane THR - SKD
    2. Take the bus from Samarkand Central Bus Station to Bukhara bus stationbus bus
    19h 52m

  7. Train, drive, bus via Esenguly

    1. Take the train from Tehran to Bandar-e Torkamantrain train
    2. Drive from Bandar-e Torkaman to Esengulycar car
    3. Take the bus from Esenguly to Balkanabatbus bus
    4. Take the train from Balkanabat to Ashgabattrain train 605 / ...
    5. Take the train from Ashgabat to Turkmenabattrain train 95 / ...
    6. Take the bus from Turkmenabat Bus Terminal to Olotbus bus
    7. Take the train from Alat to Bukhara 1train train
    2d 4h

Tehran International Airport (IKA) to Bukhara International Airport (BHK) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration23h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$376Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,333.5 km
  • Duration: 22h 53m

What companies run services between Tehrān, Iran and Bukhara, Uzbekistan?

There is no direct connection from Tehrān to Bukhara. However, you can take the taxi to Azadi Square, take the bus to Tehran Imam Khomeini, walk to Tehran International Airport (IKA) airport, fly to Bukhara International Airport (BHK), then take the taxi to Bukhara. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tehran to Bukhara via Gorgan, Etrek, Balkanabat, Balkanabat, Ashgabat, Turkmenabat, Alat, and Bukhara 1 in around 46h 12m.

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