Tashkent to Khiva by High-Speed Train (2026): Timetable, Tickets, Which Days It Runs
Last checked 12 October 2026
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The Jaloliddin Manguberdi high-speed train covers Tashkent to Khiva in 7 hours 42 minutes, down from about 14 hours on the night train. It stops in Samarkand, Bukhara and Urgench on the way.
Most guides still say it runs three times a week. In the official booking system on 12 October 2026 it is listed every day in both directions, with a second departure twice a week.
The short version
- Runs daily: train 752 leaves Tashkent at 07:00 and reaches Khiva at 14:42; train 751 leaves Khiva at 07:10 and reaches Tashkent at 15:22. A second train runs from Tashkent on Thursdays and Saturdays at 11:20 and from Khiva on Fridays and Sundays at 11:00.
- Tashkent to Khiva costs 780,000 soums in Economy (about $66), 1,006,000 in Business (about $85) and 1,815,000 in VIP (about $153). Bukhara to Khiva starts at 332,000 soums (about $28).
- Book on the Uzbekistan Railways site, which now opens at eticket.uzrailpass.uz (the old eticket.railway.uz address redirects there), or at any station ticket office with your passport.
- Seats go fast. On 12 October the fast train had seats on sale only up to 30 October, and several departures inside that window were already sold out.
Timetable: days and times
The fast train runs every day in both directions. Travel time is 7 hours 42 minutes to Khiva and 8 hours 12 minutes back to Tashkent.
On Thursdays and Saturdays a second train leaves Tashkent at 11:20. It returns from Khiva at 11:00 on Fridays and Sundays.
Uzbekistan Railways has not announced the daily timetable. It is what the booking system shows for 13 October to 12 December 2026, so check your date before you travel.
Tashkent to Khiva
| Station | Train 752Daily | Train 754Thu, Sat |
|---|---|---|
| Tashkent Central | 07:00 | 11:20 |
| Samarkand | 09:13 | 13:33 |
| Bukhara | 10:54 | 15:27 |
| Urgench | 14:12 | 19:21 |
| Khiva | 14:42 | 19:51 |
| Journey time | 7:42 | 8:31 |
Khiva to Tashkent
| Station | Train 751Daily | Train 753Fri, Sun |
|---|---|---|
| Khiva | 07:10 | 11:00 |
| Urgench | 07:30 | 11:20 |
| Bukhara | 10:38 | 15:15 |
| Samarkand | 12:41 | 17:06 |
| Tashkent Central | 15:22 | 19:36 |
| Journey time | 8:12 | 8:36 |
Times are departures from the first station and arrivals everywhere else. Source: Uzbekistan Railways booking system, 12 October 2026.
At launch on 5 May 2026 the train ran three times a week: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from Tashkent. A second trainset was reported from 22 July, and by October the booking system shows a daily service. In August 2026 trains ended in Urgench for six days for technical reasons, with a bus to Khiva.
Ticket classes and prices
There are three classes: Economy, Business and VIP. Fares were the same on every date we checked, so there is no visible discount for booking early.
On the dates we checked, the daily trains 752 and 751 sold Economy and Business, while the extra trains 754 and 753 sold Economy and VIP. The listing only shows classes that still have seats, so your date may differ.
| Route | Economy | Business | VIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tashkent to Khiva | 780,000 | 1,006,000 | 1,815,000 |
| Tashkent to Urgench | 750,000 | 970,000 | 1,750,000 |
| Samarkand to Khiva | 518,000 | 720,000 | 1,005,000 |
| Bukhara to Khiva | 332,000 | 490,000 | 640,000 |
| Urgench to Khiva | 50,000 | 75,000 | 150,000 |
Prices in Uzbek soums per adult, one way, from the official booking system on 12 October 2026. Central Bank of Uzbekistan rate on 10 October 2026: 1 US dollar = 11,898 soums, 1 euro = 13,336 soums.
Tashkent to Khiva is about $66 in Economy, $85 in Business and $153 in VIP. Bukhara to Khiva is about $28, $41 and $54.
How to book as a foreigner
Uzbekistan Railways sells tickets on its own site and app. The address most guides give, eticket.railway.uz, now redirects to eticket.uzrailpass.uz.
- 1Open eticket.uzrailpass.uz and switch the language to English in the top corner.
- 2Create an account and sign in.
- 3Enter the stations and date. The fast train is labelled Jaloliddin Manguberdi, numbers 752 and 754 to Khiva, 751 and 753 back.
- 4Pick a class and seat, then enter each passenger's name and passport number exactly as in the passport.
- 5Pay by card and keep the e-ticket on your phone. Bring the same passport to the station.
Travelers report that foreign Visa and Mastercard cards work on the site (Seat61). We did not test a payment in this check. If your card is declined, try a second card or buy at a station ticket office with your passport.
On 12 October 2026 the fast train had seats on sale up to 30 October, about 18 days ahead, while night trains were on sale into mid-December. Check daily once your date is about three weeks away.
Stations in Uzbekistan check tickets and bags at the entrance, and may ask for your passport. Arrive at least 30 minutes early.
Bukhara to Khiva by train
This is the leg most travelers ask about, because the slower trains take six and a half hours and pass Bukhara at dawn. The fast train does Bukhara to Khiva in 3 hours 28 minutes.
It leaves Bukhara at 11:14 every day and arrives in Khiva at 14:42. Economy costs 332,000 soums (about $28) and Business 490,000 (about $41).
On Thursdays and Saturdays the second train leaves Bukhara at 15:47 and arrives at 19:51. Going back, trains leave Khiva at 07:10 daily and at 11:00 on Fridays and Sundays, reaching Bukhara at 10:38 and 15:15.
Two overnight trains from Tashkent pass Bukhara early in the morning on most days, at 05:32 and 06:48, and reach Khiva at 12:05 and 13:26. A bunk in an open-plan sleeper costs 157,100 soums (about $13) and a berth in a four-berth compartment 210,660 (about $18).
Stations: Urgench vs Khiva, and where trains leave from
Khiva has its own station, a little over a kilometer east of the Itchan Kala walls. It is a short taxi ride or a walk of 20 to 30 minutes to the old town.
Urgench is the regional capital about 35 km from Khiva and has the airport. Unless you are flying or staying in Urgench, book your train ticket to Khiva, not Urgench. The fast train covers the last stretch in 20 minutes for 50,000 soums.
In Tashkent the fast train uses Tashkent Central, also called the North station (Severny). The night trains to Khiva leave from Tashkent South (Yuzhny), a different station across town.
Bukhara's station is in the town of Kagan, 12 to 15 km from the old town depending on the source. Allow time and taxi fare for that transfer on both ends of a Bukhara stop.
Alternatives: night train and flight to Urgench
If the fast train is sold out, the night train is the fallback. It also saves a hotel night.
Night train from Tashkent South
Train 056 leaves Tashkent South at 21:45 and reaches Khiva at 12:05 the next day, 14 hours 20 minutes. Train 125 leaves at 22:35 and arrives at 13:26. Neither runs every day: on the dates we checked there was no night train to Khiva on Thursdays or Sundays.
Night train fares
Tashkent to Khiva costs 245,140 soums (about $21) in an open-plan sleeper, 348,550 (about $29) in a four-berth compartment and 640,390 (about $54) in a two-berth compartment. That is less than half the Economy fare on the fast train.
Flight to Urgench
Uzbekistan Airways flies between Tashkent and Urgench (UGC), reported at about an hour and a half in the air. Urgench airport is about 35 km from Khiva by taxi. We did not check flight schedules or fares for this guide, so look them up on the airline's site.
How it fits a Silk Road route with Afrosiyob
The classic route is Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva. Afrosiyob high-speed trains cover the first three cities, and the new train adds Khiva to the same fast line.
A simple plan: Afrosiyob from Tashkent to Samarkand (2 hours 13 minutes, 311,000 soums in Economy), Afrosiyob from Samarkand to Bukhara (about 1 hour 40 minutes, 225,000 soums), then the Jaloliddin Manguberdi from Bukhara to Khiva.
From Khiva you can return to Tashkent in one go on the 07:10 train, or fly out of Urgench. Afrosiyob trains do not go beyond Bukhara.
Afrosiyob seats sell out as fast as the Khiva train: on 12 October most departures for the following weekend showed no seats. Fix the train dates first and book hotels around them.
Mobile data on the way
Your e-ticket, the booking site and taxi apps in each city all need a working connection. Uzbekistan is outside EU roaming rules, so a European plan bills it as international roaming.
The line between Bukhara and Urgench crosses the Kyzylkum desert for hours. Save your ticket as a PDF or screenshot before boarding and do not count on a steady signal there.
An eSIM for Uzbekistan installed before the flight works from the moment you land in Tashkent, with no SIM counter and a fixed price.
Frequently asked questions
Which days does the Tashkent to Khiva high-speed train run?
Every day in both directions, according to the Uzbekistan Railways booking system on 12 October 2026. Train 752 leaves Tashkent at 07:00 and train 751 leaves Khiva at 07:10. A second train runs from Tashkent on Thursdays and Saturdays at 11:20 and from Khiva on Fridays and Sundays at 11:00. At launch in May 2026 it ran only three times a week, which many guides still quote.
How long does the train from Tashkent to Khiva take?
7 hours 42 minutes on train 752 and 8 hours 12 minutes on the return train 751. The second pair, 754 and 753, takes about 8 and a half hours. The night train takes more than 14 hours.
How much is a ticket from Tashkent to Khiva?
780,000 soums in Economy (about $66), 1,006,000 in Business (about $85) and 1,815,000 in VIP (about $153), one way, in the official booking system on 12 October 2026. The night train starts at 245,140 soums (about $21).
Is there a train from Bukhara to Khiva?
Yes. The fast train leaves Bukhara at 11:14 daily and reaches Khiva at 14:42, 3 hours 28 minutes, from 332,000 soums. A second fast train runs on Thursdays and Saturdays at 15:47, and slower trains pass through early in the morning on most days.
Can foreigners buy Uzbekistan train tickets online?
Yes. Use the Uzbekistan Railways site at eticket.uzrailpass.uz (eticket.railway.uz redirects to it) or the railway's app, register, and enter your passport number for each ticket. Foreign Visa and Mastercard cards are reported to work. Station ticket offices also sell tickets against a passport.
Should I book to Urgench or Khiva?
To Khiva. The train continues past Urgench to Khiva station, which is a little over a kilometer from the old town. Urgench is about 35 km away and only makes sense if you are flying or staying there.
Is the Jaloliddin Manguberdi the same as the Afrosiyob train?
No. Afrosiyob is the Spanish-built Talgo train that runs between Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara. The Jaloliddin Manguberdi is a newer Hyundai Rotem train with seven cars and 389 seats that continues past Bukhara to Urgench and Khiva. Both are booked on the same site.
Taking the train to Khiva? Sort out mobile data first
Tickets, platform changes and taxi apps all live on your phone. Install an eSIMPal eSIM for Uzbekistan before you fly and you are online from Tashkent to Khiva, with no roaming bill.
Last checked 12 October 2026. Timetables, journey times and fares: the Uzbekistan Railways booking system (eticket.uzrailpass.uz), queried for dates from 13 October to 12 December 2026. Launch facts: the Uzbekistan Railways press release of 5 May 2026, kun.uz and Spot.uz. Timetable changes: Afisha.uz, Nuz.uz and Podrobno.uz. Booking practice: Seat61. Exchange rates: Central Bank of Uzbekistan, 10 October 2026. Timetables on this line change often, so check your own date in the booking system before you travel.
