Nukus – Tashkent train
Nukus → Tashkent · 1150 km
Nukus, the capital of Karakalpakstan, is the starting point for the Savitsky Museum, the desert fortresses of ancient Khorezm and the road to Muynak and the Aral Sea. Back to the capital, the daily Express 054 leaves Nukus in the afternoon and reaches Tashkent South at breakfast time, and a through train to the Fergana Valley leaves earlier on three days a week.
Nukus station is about 10 minutes by taxi from the centre. The 054 arrives at Tashkent South; the 128Ф continues towards the Fergana Valley after its Tashkent stop.
Tickets are sold on the official Uzbekistan Railways site, eticket.railway.uz, and in its UzRailways Tickets app, as well as at station ticket offices. Every ticket is issued to a named passenger, so you need the passport number when you buy and the passport itself when you board. Sales usually open about 45 days ahead, and the popular departures sell out well before that window closes in spring and autumn.
If you would rather not deal with the booking site, TourEast can buy the tickets for you on request and send them before you travel, or fold the train into a private itinerary with station transfers.
Timetable
| Train | Departs | Arrives | Travel time | Days | Classes | From, USD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger№ 128ФThrough train from Kungrad to Andijan. Times vary by season — check when booking | 13:20 | 05:23 | 16 h 03 min | Mon, Thu, Fri | Platzkart (open sleeper) · Coupe (4-berth) | $22 |
| Express№ 054ЩArrives at Tashkent South next morning | 15:13 | 07:28 | 16 h 15 min | Daily | Platzkart (open sleeper) · Coupe (4-berth) · SV (2-berth) | $22 |
Approximate fare for the cheapest class; the exact price depends on the date and class.
Schedule checked on November 5, 2026.Schedules change with the season and are confirmed only when tickets go on sale. Always check the final times on your ticket.
Good to know
- — The 054 leaves after lunch, so you can see the Savitsky Museum on the morning of departure.
- — The train also stops in Bukhara and Samarkand around midnight and in the small hours, a possible way to continue the trip west to east.
- — SV compartments are limited; book them as soon as your dates are set.
- — Keep warm clothing handy between November and March: carriages can be cold at night in the desert.
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