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Samarkand to Tashkent private transfer
From your hotel in Samarkand to your hotel in Tashkent — or straight to Tashkent airport for your flight home.
- 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 Samarkand to Tashkent costs from $100 per vehicle (sedan, 1–3 passengers). The price is for the whole car, not per person. The drive is about 300 km and takes 4–4.5 hours. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup.
Price
from $100
per vehicle
Journey time
4–4.5 hours
by road, approx.
Distance
≈ 300 km
depends on pickup point
Directions
Both ways
Tashkent → Samarkand at the same price
Samarkand to Tashkent 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.
Food · about 30 min
Jizzakh samsa stop
Jizzakh is known across Uzbekistan for its big, juicy samsa baked in a tandoor. Your driver stops at a roadside place locals use.
Included in the transfer price
Book this transferPhoto stop · about 20 min
Gates of Tamerlane
A narrow rocky gorge that the highway runs through near Jizzakh, with rock inscriptions left by Ulugbek's army in 1425 and by Abdullah Khan in 1571.
Included in the transfer price
Book this transferThe Samarkand to Tashkent journey
The drive is about 300 km on the M39 highway and usually takes 4 to 4.5 hours. The road runs north-east from Samarkand through Jizzakh and Syrdarya regions into Tashkent.
Many travellers end their trip in Tashkent, so this transfer often goes straight to Tashkent International Airport. The price is the same whether we drop you at a hotel or at the airport.
There is a roadside café stop about halfway, and your driver will stop for a rest, photos or food whenever you ask.
More about getting around Tashkent and getting around Samarkand.
Read before you go
- Samarkand and Tashkent by train, taxi or car
- What to do if the Afrosiyob is sold out
- All transfer prices, per car and per person
Plan your time in Tashkent
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 Tashkent
- 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 flying home from Tashkent
- Families and groups with luggage
- Anyone who could not get Afrosiyob tickets
- Travellers ending a Silk Road trip in Tashkent
Samarkand to Tashkent 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 2 to 2.5 hours station to station, but tickets often sell out in spring and autumn. Add the time to get to Samarkand station and from Tashkent station to your hotel or the airport.
By private car Door to door
A private car leaves when you want, carries all your luggage and goes door to door — including straight to the airport terminal. It is the simpler choice with a flight to catch or when trains are sold out.
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 | $255 | $51 |
| 6 | Minivan | $255 | $43 |
| 7 | Minivan | $255 | $37 |
| 10 | Microbus | $285 | $29 |
| 16 | Microbus | $285 | $18 |
Tips. Flying the same day? Leave Samarkand at least 7–8 hours before departure to allow for the drive and check-in. Tell us your flight time when you book and we will suggest a pickup time.
Things to experience when you arrive
While you're in Tashkent
Once you arrive, experience Tashkent through its people, food, crafts and traditions.
Food & Cooking
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Samarkand to Tashkent: questions
How much is a private transfer from Samarkand to Tashkent?
The price is per vehicle, not per person: sedan $100, SUV $130, minivan $255 and microbus $285.
Can you take us straight to Tashkent airport?
Yes, at the same price. Choose Tashkent Airport (TAS) as the destination when you book.
Is it the same price as Tashkent to Samarkand?
Yes. Fixed prices are the same in both directions.
How much is a taxi from Samarkand to Tashkent?
A private car is $100 for a sedan (up to 3 people) or $255 for a minivan, per vehicle, door to door.
How long is the drive from Samarkand to Tashkent?
About 4–4.5 hours for 300 km, depending on traffic entering Tashkent.
Samarkand to Tashkent, sorted.
Tell us where and when. We'll confirm the vehicle, the price and your pickup details.