Distance from Bukhara to Samarkand
Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.
Bukhara0 mBukhara is the seventh-largest city in Uzbekistan by population, with 305,500 residents as of 2026. It is the capital of Bukhara Region. Since ancient times, Bukhara was one of the most prosperous cities in Transoxian…
Samarkand0 mSamarkand is a major city located in southeastern Uzbekistan and is among the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Central Asia. With a population of 882,000 inhabitants in 2026, it is the second-largest city in Uz…
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Bukhara to Samarkand?
It is 217 km in a straight line from Bukhara to Samarkand. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Bukhara to Samarkand?
A direct flight takes about 1 h 1 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Bukhara to Samarkand?
Around 3 h 37 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.