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Bukhara to Samarkand private transfer
Hotel to hotel from Bukhara to Samarkand in a private car — the classic Silk Road leg, travelled west to east.
- Price per car, not per person
- Free cancellation 24h
- Advance payment by Visa card before we confirm
- Reply on WhatsApp & Telegram
A private transfer from Bukhara to Samarkand costs from $100 per vehicle (sedan, 1–3 passengers). The price is for the whole car, not per person. The drive is about 270 km and takes 3.5–4 hours. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup.
Price
from $100
per vehicle
Journey time
3.5–4 hours
by road, approx.
Distance
≈ 270 km
depends on pickup point
Directions
Both ways
Samarkand → Bukhara at the same price
Bukhara to Samarkand prices
Choose by group size and luggage. One price for the whole vehicle.
Prices are per vehicle, not per person, and are confirmed in writing before your trip. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup. Message us on WhatsApp, Telegram or email to cancel.
Stops along the way
Make the drive part of the trip
Long drives are part of the trip here. Tick the places you want to see on the way and your driver plans the day around them. Short roadside stops are included in the transfer price; longer visits are added to your quote before you confirm.
History · about 30 min
Rabat-i Malik caravanserai
The ruined 11th-century gateway of a royal caravanserai on the old Silk Road, with the domed Sardoba Malik water cistern across the road.
Included in the transfer price
Book this transferCrafts · about 1 h
Gijduvan ceramics workshop
A family pottery workshop and museum in Gijduvan, about 45 km before Bukhara, famous for its brown, yellow and green glazes. See the kilns and the potters at work.
Added to your quote
Book this transferHistory · about 4 h
Shakhrisabz, Amir Temur's home town
A longer route to Bukhara over the mountains via Shakhrisabz, with time for the Ak-Saray palace ruins and the Dorut Tilavat complex. It turns the transfer into a full day.
Added to your quote
Book this transferThe Bukhara to Samarkand journey
The road from Bukhara to Samarkand is about 270 km and usually takes 3.5 to 4 hours. It follows the Zarafshan valley east through Navoiy region.
A car lets you stop on the way. Many travellers ask for a short stop in Gijduvan, a town known for its ceramics workshops, about 45 km from Bukhara — tell us when you book if you would like a longer visit.
Leave Bukhara in the morning and you reach Samarkand in time for an afternoon at the Registan.
More about getting around Samarkand and getting around Bukhara.
Read before you go
- Bukhara and Samarkand: train or car, and the stops on the road
- All transfer prices, per car and per person
Plan your time in Samarkand
What's included
- Private car and driver for your group only
- Pickup at your hotel, the airport, or the railway station
- Drop-off at your door in Samarkand
- Space for your luggage (see vehicle guide)
- Short stops for photos, food and rest
- Price per vehicle, confirmed before the trip
Who it's for
- Travellers doing the Silk Road from Khiva or Bukhara eastwards
- Families and groups with luggage
- Anyone who wants a stop in Gijduvan on the way
Bukhara to Samarkand by train or private transfer?
An honest comparison. Both are good options — it depends on your plans. Train vs private transfer, leg by leg.
By train
The Afrosiyob high-speed train takes around 1.5 to 2 hours between Bukhara and Samarkand. Bukhara's station is in Kagan, about 15 km from the old town, so add a taxi at each end.
By private car Door to door
A private car goes from your hotel door to your hotel door with all your luggage, leaves when you want, and can stop at workshops or viewpoints on the way.
What the car costs per person
The price is per vehicle, so it gets cheaper per person as your group grows. Compare with train tickets for the same number of people — and remember the taxis to and from the stations.
| People | Vehicle | Per vehicle | Per person |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sedan | $100 | $100 |
| 2 | Sedan | $100 | $50 |
| 3 | Sedan | $100 | $34 |
| 4 | SUV | $130 | $33 |
| 5 | Minivan | $240 | $48 |
| 6 | Minivan | $240 | $40 |
| 7 | Minivan | $240 | $35 |
| 10 | Microbus | $275 | $28 |
| 16 | Microbus | $275 | $18 |
Tips. Ask us about a stop at a ceramics workshop in Gijduvan on the way. Going on to Tashkent later? Samarkand to Tashkent is also a fixed-price transfer.
Things to experience when you arrive
While you're in Samarkand
Once you arrive, experience Samarkand through its people, food, crafts and traditions.
History & Heritage
Music & Performance
Bukhara to Samarkand: questions
How much is a private transfer from Bukhara to Samarkand?
The price is per vehicle, not per person: sedan $100, SUV $130, minivan $240 and microbus $275.
Can we stop on the way?
Yes. Short stops for photos, food and rest are included. Tell us in advance if you want a longer visit somewhere, such as Gijduvan.
Is it the same price as Samarkand to Bukhara?
Yes. Fixed prices are the same in both directions.
How much is a taxi from Bukhara to Samarkand?
A private car is $100 for a sedan (up to 3 people) or $240 for a minivan, per vehicle.
How long is the drive from Bukhara to Samarkand?
About 3.5–4 hours for 270 km, plus any stops.
Bukhara to Samarkand, sorted.
Tell us where and when. We'll confirm the vehicle, the price and your pickup details.