Afrosiyob~Uzbekistan's Premier Train, 3.5 Hours from Tashkent to Bukhara.

The Afrosiyob high-speed train is undoubtedly one of the best investments made by the Uzbek government. These Spanish-built high-speed trains connect Tashkent with Samarkand and Bukhara, with each journey taking just over 2 hours. On certain sections, they run at speeds well above 200 km/h! Tickets can be purchased online. Just log in to keep checking availability. Please note that tickets do sell out quickly. The Afrosiyob train offers economy class seats in a 2+2 configuration (two seats on each side of the aisle), while business class and VIP seats are in a 1+2 configuration. Even in economy class, we enjoyed small snacks like tea and banana-flavored donuts, along with complimentary tea, coffee, or water. If possible, purchase seats on the left side of the train in the direction of travel (if heading west), as the left side of the train offers impressive true desert landscapes for most of the route. Observing the gradual change in scenery has always been one of my favorite reasons for train travel, as it allows you to better understand the geography, and thus the culture and history of a country. This is especially true for Bukhara, as the city is built on a desert oasis. The Afrosiyob high-speed train provides a fast, pleasant, and comfortable way to travel in Uzbekistan. Since this train connects major tourist destinations in Uzbekistan, such as Tashkent, Samarkand, and Bukhara, you may find yourself taking at least one Afrosiyob train during your travels in Uzbekistan.