Landing at Samarkand International Airport (SKD) and heading straight for the blue-tiled majesty of Registan Square? This guide breaks down every realistic way to get from the arrivals hall to the heart of Samarkand’s old town, with costs, timings, and…
Tashkent to Samarkand is one of Central Asia’s easiest and most rewarding journeys. The flagship Afrosiyob high-speed train is fastest, classic “Sharq”/regular trains are great value, flights work if you’re connecting, and budget travelers can use intercity buses or shared…
Tashkent to Almaty is a classic Trans-Central Asia hop. You can fly in under two hours, ride a comfortable overnight train, take a money-saving bus/minivan combo via the border near Shymkent, or hire a private car/driver for door-to-door ease. Below…
Tashkent to Khiva is a classic Silk Road hop. Your main choices are the comfortable train (overnight sleeper or limited high-speed services), a quick flight to Urgench plus a short road transfer, a budget night bus/shared taxi, or a private…
Shymkent to Tashkent is a short international hop across the Kazakhstan–Uzbekistan border. Your main choices are the direct train, fast shared taxis/charters via the Zhibek Zholy / G‘isht Ko‘prik border, budget marshrutka/bus, or the occasional flight. Pick based on speed,…
