City in Bukhara Region, Uzbekistan
Getting around Bukhara
How to get around Bukhara
The old town is walkable; Yandex Go covers the rest. The Afrosiyob high-speed train links Tashkent and Samarkand but arrives at a station about 10 km from the center.
Ways to get around Bukhara
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Taxi (Yandex Go) | 12,000–25,000 UZS for 5 km | Cheap; fixed price in the app |
| Afrosiyob and other trains | Roughly 150,000–350,000 UZS from Samarkand or Tashkent | Station is in Kagan, 10 km from the old town |
| Local bus | About 1,400–2,000 UZS | Cheap; cash on board |
Ride-hailing apps in Bukhara
A 5 km ride costs about so'm12,000–25,000 ($1.0–2.1).
- Use Yandex Go from the station and airport; unofficial taxis quote high flat fares. In the old town, walking beats a car.
Arriving in Bukhara
Bukhara International (BHK)
Yandex Go to the old town about 20,000–35,000 UZS, 10–15 min.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. Carry an IDP with your home licence; self-drive rental is limited, so most visitors hire a car with driver.
- Onward travel in Uzbekistan: Afrosiyob high-speed trains link Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara; slower trains reach Khiva. Book early, as seats sell out. Shared taxis fill the gaps.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Bukhara?
No. Use Yandex Go, MyTaxi instead.
What's the best way to get around Bukhara?
The old town is walkable; Yandex Go covers the rest. The Afrosiyob high-speed train links Tashkent and Samarkand but arrives at a station about 10 km from the center.
How do I get from the airport to Bukhara?
Yandex Go to the old town about 20,000–35,000 UZS, 10–15 min.
Is Bukhara walkable?
Very walkable.
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Sources
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