Samarkand railway station is a significant transport hub of Uzbekistan, connecting the third largest city with the capital, regions and neighboring countries.
The railway station was first opened on this site in May 1888. The station has been repeatedly expanded and rebuilt to meet changing needs and technologies. The now recognizable appearance of the building appeared at the end of the 20th century. In the interior decoration of the station halls, modern materials are intertwined with oriental motifs, stained glass windows and unusual chandeliers, creating a special flavor.
In recent years, they have been trying to make the station space more and more comfortable, to bring it in line with high standards of passenger service. For example, a new air conditioning system was installed, which allows to cool the interior spaces in summer and warm them up in winter.
If you are hungry or would like to buy something on the road, cafes and small shops are available, including those with local souvenirs. The station building provides toilet rooms and a medical office for emergency care, as well as a hotel for good rest.
Samarkand railway station schedule in 2020
Most of the trains running through the Samarkand railway station can be found on the Yandex. Timetable. A detailed timetable of trains within the region is posted on the official website of the Uzbek railways.
Buy a ticket from the railway station of Samarkand
Currently, there are several ways to buy tickets for trains going to / from Samarkand. You can purchase the required tickets directly at the station at the relevant railway ticket office. The station infrastructure includes ticket offices where you can buy tickets for short and long-distance trains.
The official website of the railway of Uzbekistan has opened an online ticket purchase service. It is available here.
It is also convenient to buy electronic train tickets using the services of Tutu.ru and the official website of Russian Railways.
Main directions
Please note that there are increased security requirements inside the station - passengers are screened at the entrance, access to the platforms is carried out only immediately before the arrival of the train, you may not be allowed to take photographs in some rooms. The movement of foreign citizens at the Samarkand railway station is limited.
In 2011, the first high-speed section of railways in the country and Central Asia as a whole was launched, linking the capital of Uzbekistan and Samarkand. The branded train Afrosiyob (Afrosiab), now running on the Tashkent-Samarkand section, is capable of transporting passengers at speeds of up to 250 kilometers per hour.
From Samarkand you can get directly to Almaty, Saratov, Volgograd and other cities.
Every week, on Wednesdays, a train leaves from the Samarkand railway station to Moscow. The journey takes about 50 hours. If you arrived at the station in advance, pay attention to equip comfortable waiting rooms (including VIP-level) in the spacious premises of the station.
You can get to Volgograd by taking the Tashkent-Volgograd train. It passes through the Samarkand station 3 times a week. There is also a train going to Moscow through Volgograd.
There is a good transport connection between Samarkand and Bukhara. Trains run several times a day, there are even high-speed trains that allow you to cover the distance between these cities in just 1.5 hours.
A direct connection with Saratov is carried out once a week by a flight from Tashkent. The journey takes 62 hours (a little over 2.5 days). If you are traveling on such long trips with children, there is a mother and child room at the station, where the baby can not only be fed and changed, but also entertained with fascinating toys.
Since 2017, Samarkand has been connected by a special train with the capital of Kazakhstan, Astana. It follows once a week on Sundays. Arrives at the station Astana-Nurly Zhol.
Those who want to spend the time waiting for the train in the city will be able to do it without suitcases. There are lockers at the station where you can leave your luggage. And those who have decided to while away the time at the station can visit the pride of the Samarkand station - the winter garden. The glass dome and specially created conditions allow the cultivation of incredible plants here: shrubs and dwarf trees. A green oasis creates an atmosphere of peace and relaxation for passengers waiting for their flight.
Samarkand railway station - Google Maps panorama
How to get to the railway station of Samarkand
The station is located in the northwestern part of the city on Abu Reikhan Beruni street, building 3.
Samarkand railway station is connected with the city center and its micro-districts by a network of public transport. Tram and bus stops are located directly next to the station building.
Please note that some of the transport does not turn towards the train station, but stops nearby near the Railway Bazaar.
Airport transportation
From the airport you can get to the railway station by taking bus number 10 - it will take you directly to the station. Bus number 37 will take you from the airport to the "Railway Bazaar".
Transport from the bus station
Samarkand bus station is very close to the airport - if you use the same buses No. 10 and No. 37, you will need to get off at the next stop after the airport.
To get to the address you need from the Samarkand railway station, you can always use the services of local taxis (iTaxi.uz or Taxi Ok).
Tram No. 1 stop near the Samarkand railway station (video)
Transfer
Another convenient way to get to the station or plan a trip upon arrival in Samarkand is the ability to pre-order a transfer for yourself, for example, using the kiwitaxi service. This not only guarantees the availability of the right car, but also fixes the price you pay for the services.
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- the identity card specified in the order,
- birth certificate when flying with children,
- printed itinerary receipt (optional).
What you can take with you on the plane
Carry-on baggage is items that you take with you on board the aircraft. The allowance for the weight of hand luggage can vary from 5 to 10 kg, and its size most often should not exceed the sum of three dimensions (length, width and height) from 115 to 203 cm (depending on the airline). Ladies' bag is not carry-on and is carried freely.
The bag that you take with you on the plane should not contain knives, scissors, medicines, aerosols, or cosmetics. Alcohol from duty free shops can only be carried in sealed bags.
How to pay for baggage at the airport
If the baggage weight exceeds the norms established by the airline (most often - 20-23 kg), you need to pay for each kilogram of excess weight. In addition, many Russian and foreign airlines, as well as low-cost airlines, have tariffs that do not include free baggage allowance and must be paid for separately as an additional service.
In this case, baggage must be checked in at the airport at a separate Drop-off check-in counter. If you are unable to print your boarding pass, you can get it at the airline's regular check-in counter, and check in and drop off your baggage there.
Where to find out the time of arrival if you are a greeter
You can find out the time of arrival of the aircraft on the airport's online scoreboard. The Tutu.ru website has an online scoreboard of the main Russian and foreign airports.
You can find out the number of the exit (gate) on the arrival board at the airport. This number is located next to the inbound flight information.
What to do if your flight is canceled
If the flight is canceled more than 24 hours before departure, then passengers are transferred to similar flights of the airline. The costs are borne by the carrier, the service is free for the passenger. If none of the options offered by the airline suits you, most airlines can issue a "forced return". After confirmation by the airline, the money will be returned to your account. It can sometimes take several weeks.
How to check in at the airport
Online check-in is available on the websites of most airlines. Most often it opens 23 hours before the start of the flight. You can pass it no later than 1 hour before the departure of the plane.
To check in at the airport you will need:
