Overall2.7/10Harder to reach than about 80% of cities
Good to know
Good to Know
- Occasionally trains leave from southern stations like Tukimachi or Janubiy. Arrive 30 min before departure; sometimes big queues form at security checks
- For regular taxis (not app-based), agree price before getting in
- Metro stations have law enforcement personnel who can approach at any time. Always carry documents with you
- 42 airlines serve Tashkent airport as of September 2026
Rail Connections
- Access
- Access to train station via metro (Toshkent station on Blue Line), city bus, or taxi
- Main Station
- Tashkent Northern Railway Station is large transport hub for regional and international transportation. Trains to Samarkand, Bukhara, Urgench and other cities depart from here
- Ticket Purchase
- Buy tickets directly at station ticket office or online via official website of Uzbekistan Railways
High Speed Rail
- Operator
- Trains operate daily under brand name Afrosiyob (named after Afrasiyab)
Routes
Samarkand
- Distance
- 344 km
- Travel Time
- 2 hours and 8 minutes
- Approximate Fare
- UZS 45,000
Bukhara
- Distance
- 600 km
- Travel Time
- 3 hours and 20 minutes
- Approximate Fare
- UZS 70,000
Day Trips And Nearby
Samarkand
- Distance
- 344 km by train
- Travel Time
- ~2 hours by high-speed train
- Description
- Best to spend whole day exploring; one-day tours available. Accessible via high-speed train or shared taxi
Bukhara
- Distance
- 600 km by train
- Travel Time
- ~3.5 hours by high-speed train
- Description
- UNESCO World Heritage city known for preserved medieval atmosphere. Highlights include Ark Fortress, Kalyan Minaret, Lyabi Hauz ensemble, and centuries-old caravanserais
Khiva
- Access Note
- As of February 2022, line between Bukhara and Urgench is still in progress
- Description
- 30 km railroad connects station in Khiva to Urgench
Airport
- Name
- Islam Karimov Tashkent International Airport (TAS/UZTT)
- Status
- Main international airport in Uzbekistan, second busiest in Central Asia
- Terminals
- Terminal 2 (international), Terminal 3 (domestic)
- Destinations
- 42 airlines connect to 104 destinations as of September 2026
- Major Carriers
- Turkish Airlines and China Southern Airlines provide frequent connections, linking Tashkent to global hubs in Europe and Asia. Uzbekistan Airways serves as hub using modern aircraft including Boeing 787 Dreamliner for long-haul routes
- Distance To Center
- 12 km
Airport Transfers
City Bus
- Approximate Cost
- UZS 1,250
- Note
- Regular city buses, not express airport services. Run every 10-20 minutes without large luggage compartments
Shared Taxi
- Approximate Cost
- UZS 5,000
Official Taxi
- Approximate Cost
- UZS 60,000
Ride Hailing App
- Approximate Cost
- UZS 60,000
Ground Transport City
- Buses And Transport
- 128 city bus routes, 1 suburban route, 35 fixed-route taxi lines; 5 metro lines with 43 stations
Metro
- Fares
- Electronic payment (ATTO card, NFC or app): 1,700 UZS (~USD 0.14). QR paper ticket: 3,000 UZS (~USD 0.25)
- Hours
- Daily from 5:00 to 00:00. No overnight service
- System
- Tashkent has metro system with 3 lines, 43 stations
- Note
- Rapid transit system with stunning station décor, but photography inside all stations is illegal as they are considered military installations
Taxis And Ridehailing
- Payment
- Payment mostly in cash (Uzbekistani soʻm), with some apps accepting cards
- Description
- For in-city distances, rides typically stay in low single-digit USD. Yandex Go is primary option; Uklon and WB Taxi are local fallbacks
AI-generated estimateData refreshed September 2026
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