# How to get around Uzbekistan

> Afrosiyob bullet trains (Tashkent–Samarkand 2h10, Samarkand–Bukhara 1h30), domestic flights (30 min Tashkent–Bukhara), shared taxis (cheap, flexible), private drivers ($60–100/day).

**Between main tourist cities (Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva)**:

| Route | Best option | Duration | Cost (2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tashkent → Samarkand | Afrosiyob train | 2h10 | $10–35 |
| Samarkand → Bukhara | Afrosiyob train | 1h30 | $8–25 |
| Bukhara → Khiva | Shared taxi or private | 7h by road | $15–60 |
| Tashkent → Bukhara | Afrosiyob train | 4h | $15–35 |
| Tashkent → Khiva | Overnight train or fly | 13h train / 2h flight | $20–80 |
| Tashkent → Fergana | Shared taxi | 4h (via Kamchik pass) | $10 |
| Tashkent → Nukus | Fly | 2h | $50–80 |

**Trains**: book at railway.uz. Afrosiyob is the premium bullet service. Regular trains are slower but have overnight sleeper options.

**Shared taxis**: depart from designated stands when full (usually 4 passengers). Fast, cheap, flexible. No booking needed — show up, state your destination.

**Private driver**: $60–120/day depending on vehicle and route. Includes stops at roadside sights. Book through hotels or tour agencies.

**Domestic flights**: Uzbekistan Airways and Qanot Sharq. Short and cheap but schedules shift. Book at uzairways.com.

**Self-drive**: possible with international driving permit. Roads are generally good between cities. Not recommended for first-time visitors — police stops are frequent and Uzbek driving culture is aggressive.

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Keywords: transport, train, taxi, flight, getting around
Updated: 2026-08-15
Category: logistics
URL: https://uzbguidedtours.com/kb/kb-logistics-getting-around