Khiva → Bukhara transfer
- Distance455 km
- Drive time6.5–8 h
- Pricefrom $150
Khiva to Bukhara is about 455 km across the Kyzylkum desert — 6.5 to 8 hours by private car. Many travellers fly into Urgench, start in Khiva and drive east; the car picks you up at the gates of Itchan Kala.
- Reply on WhatsApp within 15 minutes
- 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.
Khiva → Bukhara: 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 | $150 ≈ 1,800,000 sum | $75 | $50 | — | — |
| Minivan up to 6 Hyundai Staria / Kia Carnival or similar | $220 ≈ 2,640,000 sum | $110 | $73 | $55 | $37 |
| 4x4 up to 4 Toyota Land Cruiser / Prado | $270 ≈ 3,240,000 sum | $135 | $90 | $68 | — |
| Sprinter up to 16 Mercedes Sprinter or similar, up to 16 seats | $380 ≈ 4,560,000 sum | $190 | $127 | $95 | $63 |
English-speaking driver +$15 (transfers) / +$20 a day · return — same price. Prices updated 20 October 2026.
The road
Out of the Khorezm oasis, along the Amu Darya and south-east through the Kyzylkum to Bukhara.
Worth stopping
- Amu Darya viewpoint.
- Lunch at a roadside chaikhana.
Good to know
- Leave by 8:00; arriving in Bukhara after dark is fine, but the desert is more interesting in daylight.
- Want to see the desert fortresses? A traveller who combined Ayaz-Kala and two other fortresses with this drive left at 10:30 and arrived at 22:00 — we suggest a separate fortress day instead.
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
Khiva → Bukhara: questions
How much is Khiva to Bukhara by private car?
$150 sedan, $220 minivan, $270 4x4, $380 Sprinter, per car.
How long is the drive?
6.5–8 hours including lunch.
Is there a train?
Yes, trains link Khiva with Bukhara and Tashkent on some days; check the timetable and availability first. The car is the fallback that always works.
Nearby routes
Bukhara → Khiva
455 km · 6.5–8 h
from $150 · per car
Bukhara → Samarkand
280 km · 3.5–4 h
from $110 · per car
Samarkand → Bukhara
280 km · 3.5–4 h
from $110 · per car
Bukhara airport → Bukhara
6 km · 15–20 min
from $15 · per car
Urgench airport → Khiva
35 km · 35–45 min
from $20 · per car
Silk Road car with driver, per day
250 km · per day: 10 h / 250 km
from $90 · per car
Samarkand – Bukhara – Khiva by private car: 3 days
~800 km · 3 days
from $340 · per car
Silk Road by car: 7 days Tashkent – Samarkand – Bukhara – Khiva
~1,250 km · 7 days
from $790 · per car