Bukhara → Samarkand transfer
- Distance280 km
- Drive time3.5–4 h
- Pricefrom $110
Bukhara to Samarkand is about 280 km, 3.5–4 hours by private car via Navoi — the classic direction for travellers who started in Khiva. Stops at Gijduvan and Rabat-i Malik turn it into an easy half-day.
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- Transfers: pay the driver, no prepayment
- Free cancellation up to 24 h
Your ride is performed by a licensed partner carrier in Uzbekistan; we arrange it and stand behind it.
Bukhara → Samarkand: price per car
| Car | Per car one way | Per person if you are 2 · 3 · 4 · 6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan up to 3 Chevrolet Malibu / Kia K5 or similar | $110 ≈ 1,320,000 sum | $55 | $37 | — | — |
| Minivan up to 6 Hyundai Staria / Kia Carnival or similar | $160 ≈ 1,920,000 sum | $80 | $53 | $40 | $27 |
| 4x4 up to 4 Toyota Land Cruiser / Prado | $200 ≈ 2,400,000 sum | $100 | $67 | $50 | — |
| Sprinter up to 16 Mercedes Sprinter or similar, up to 16 seats | $280 ≈ 3,360,000 sum | $140 | $93 | $70 | $47 |
English-speaking driver +$15 (transfers) / +$20 a day · return — same price. Prices updated 20 October 2026.
The road
East across the Malik steppe to Navoi, then up the Zarafshan valley to Samarkand.
Worth stopping
- Gijduvan ceramic workshops (45–60 min).
- Rabat-i Malik caravanserai portal and Sardoba cistern.
Good to know
- Leave after breakfast and you reach Samarkand by mid-afternoon even with both stops.
- Pickup at Kagan (Bukhara) railway station is possible at the same price.
Included
- Private car and driver, fuel, road fees and parking
- Meet & greet with a name sign at airports and stations, 60 min free waiting after landing
- Stops on the way where you ask (up to 1 h in total on transfers)
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup
- Transfers: pay the driver in cash (USD or sum) — no prepayment
Bukhara → Samarkand: questions
How much is Bukhara to Samarkand by private car?
$110 sedan, $160 minivan, $200 4x4, $280 Sprinter, per car.
How long does it take?
3.5–4 hours driving; 5–6 hours with the two stops.
Can we continue to Tashkent the same day?
Yes — Bukhara → Tashkent in one go is about 590 km and 8–9 hours; ask us for the price.
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