Capital city, Uzbekistan
Getting around Tashkent
How to get around Tashkent
The cheap, clean Soviet-era metro is the best way across the center; Yandex Go fills gaps. Fast trains to Samarkand and Bukhara leave from Tashkent.
Ways to get around Tashkent
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Metro | About 1,400 UZS | Three lines; tap a bank card or buy a token; stations are decorated |
| Taxi (Yandex Go) | 15,000–30,000 UZS for 5 km | Cheap and common; much safer on price than street cabs |
| Bus | About 1,400–2,000 UZS | Many routes but crowded; use Yandex Maps |
| Afrosiyob high-speed train | Roughly 200,000–400,000 UZS to Samarkand | 2 h 10 min; book on uzrailway.uz |
Ride-hailing apps in Tashkent
A 5 km ride costs about so'm15,000–30,000 ($1.3–2.5).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Yandex Go | Most reliable for visitors; fixed prices, card or cash |
| MyTaxi | Local app; cheap but fewer English options |
- Street cabs have no meters; agree the price first or use an app. Many private cars act as taxis.
Arriving in Tashkent
Islam Karimov Tashkent International (TAS)
Yandex Go to center 30,000–60,000 UZS, 20–30 min; city buses 67 and 77 run to the center 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 Tashkent?
No. Use Yandex Go, MyTaxi instead.
What's the best way to get around Tashkent?
The cheap, clean Soviet-era metro is the best way across the center; Yandex Go fills gaps. Fast trains to Samarkand and Bukhara leave from Tashkent.
How do I get from the airport to Tashkent?
Yandex Go to center 30,000–60,000 UZS, 20–30 min; city buses 67 and 77 run to the center for a few thousand UZS.
Is Tashkent walkable?
Walkable center.
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