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Tashkent to Samarkand private transfer
Door to door from your hotel or the airport in Tashkent to your hotel in Samarkand, in a private car with your own driver.
- Price per car, not per person
- Free cancellation 24h
- Advance payment by Visa card before we confirm
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A private transfer from Tashkent 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 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
Samarkand → Tashkent at the same price
Tashkent 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.
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 Tashkent to Samarkand journey
The drive is about 300 km on the M39 highway and usually takes 4 to 4.5 hours, depending on traffic leaving Tashkent and where you are staying in Samarkand. The road runs south-west through Syrdarya and Jizzakh regions — flat farmland first, then the foothills of the Nuratau range as you approach Samarkand.
Most travellers take this route on their first or second day in the country, often straight from a morning arrival at Tashkent airport. A private transfer means you don't have to get to the station, fit luggage onto a train or find a taxi in Samarkand on arrival — the car collects you where you are and drops you at your hotel door.
There is a roadside café stop about halfway in the Jizzakh area, and your driver will stop for photos, a rest or food whenever you ask.
More about getting around Samarkand and getting around Tashkent.
Read before you go
- Tashkent to Samarkand 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 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 arriving at Tashkent airport who want to go straight to Samarkand
- Families and groups with a lot of luggage
- Anyone who couldn't get Afrosiyob tickets for their date
- Travellers who want a stop on the way
Tashkent 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 is the fastest option — around 2 to 2.5 hours station to station — but tickets can sell out weeks ahead, especially in spring and autumn. Add the time to get to Tashkent station, arrive early for security, and find a taxi at Samarkand station.
By private car Door to door
A private car takes longer on the road but goes door to door, leaves when you want, carries all your luggage and costs the same for 1 or 3 people in a sedan. It is the easier choice straight off a flight, with heavy bags, with children, 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. Leave Tashkent by mid-morning to reach Samarkand with time to see the Registan lit up in the evening. If you land very early, the transfer can pick you up at arrivals — add your flight number when booking.
Things to experience when you arrive
While you're in Samarkand
Once you arrive, experience Samarkand through its people, food, crafts and traditions.
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Tashkent to Samarkand: questions
How long is the drive from Tashkent to Samarkand?
About 4 to 4.5 hours for roughly 300 km, including a short stop. Traffic leaving Tashkent on weekday mornings can add time.
Can you pick me up at Tashkent airport and drive straight to Samarkand?
Yes, at the same price as from the city. Choose Tashkent Airport (TAS) as the pickup, add your flight number, and the driver will meet you at arrivals.
Is the price per person?
No, the price is for the whole vehicle. A sedan is $100 whether one, two or three people travel.
Do you also go from Samarkand to Tashkent?
Yes, at the same prices. Select Samarkand as your pickup in the booking form.
How much is a taxi from Tashkent to Samarkand?
A private car is $100 for a sedan (up to 3 people) or $255 for a minivan, per vehicle, hotel to hotel. Shared taxis are cheaper per seat but leave when full and drop you at a taxi stand.
Is the Afrosiyob train or a car better from Tashkent to Samarkand?
The Afrosiyob is faster station to station (around 2 to 2.5 hours; economy UZS 311,000 per person from 1 February 2026). The car is door to door, carries all your luggage and is often similar in cost for three or four people once you add taxis at both ends.
Can we stop on the way from Tashkent to Samarkand?
Yes. Short stops for food, rest and photos are included; tell us if you want a longer stop.
Tashkent to Samarkand, sorted.
Tell us where and when. We'll confirm the vehicle, the price and your pickup details.