City in Samarqand Region, Uzbekistan
Getting around Samarkand
How to get around Samarkand
The compact center is walkable, and Yandex Go is cheap for the rest. Afrosiyob trains link Tashkent and Bukhara quickly.
Ways to get around Samarkand
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Taxi (Yandex Go) | 12,000–25,000 UZS for 5 km | Cheap and easy; fixed price in the app |
| Afrosiyob high-speed train | Roughly 200,000–400,000 UZS from Tashkent | 2 h 10 min; book at uzrailway.uz |
| City bus | About 1,400–2,000 UZS | Cheap but slow; pay on board |
Ride-hailing apps in Samarkand
A 5 km ride costs about so'm12,000–25,000 ($1.0–2.1).
- Use Yandex Go; unofficial taxi drivers at the station often quote double. Short hops in the old town are best done on foot.
Arriving in Samarkand
Samarkand International (SKD)
Yandex Go to center about 25,000–45,000 UZS, 15–25 min; airport buses run for a few thousand UZS.
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 Samarkand?
No. Use Yandex Go, MyTaxi instead.
What's the best way to get around Samarkand?
The compact center is walkable, and Yandex Go is cheap for the rest. Afrosiyob trains link Tashkent and Bukhara quickly.
How do I get from the airport to Samarkand?
Yandex Go to center about 25,000–45,000 UZS, 15–25 min; airport buses run for a few thousand UZS.
Is Samarkand walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
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