Cities Near Bukhara
Cities near Bukhara, UZ: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Kogon Shahri, Navoiy, Türkmenabat. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Bukhara, UZ is Kogon Shahri, about 7 mi (12 km) away — roughly 25 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kogon Shahri | 7 mi / 12 km | 25 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Navoiy | 55 mi / 88 km | 1 hr 38 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Türkmenabat | 66 mi / 107 km | 1 hr 59 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Koson | 80 mi / 129 km | 1 hr 52 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Qarshi | 96 mi / 155 km | 2 hr 14 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Kattaqo’rg’on Shahri | 98 mi / 158 km | 2 hr 17 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Samarkand | 135 mi / 217 km | 3 hr 8 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Shahrisabz | 138 mi / 221 km | 3 hr 12 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Jizzax | 182 mi / 292 km | 4 hr 13 min | 50 min | Weekend getaway |
| Bayramaly | 193 mi / 310 km | 4 hr 12 min | 51 min | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Bukhara
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Kogon Shahri, Navoiy, Türkmenabat, Koson, Qarshi. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Bukhara
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Samarkand, Shahrisabz. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Bukhara include Kogon Shahri, Navoiy, Türkmenabat, Koson, Qarshi. The closest is Kogon Shahri, about 7 miles (12 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
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Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Kogon Shahri
- → Best time to visit Navoiy
- → Best time to visit Türkmenabat
- → Best time to visit Koson
- → Best time to visit Qarshi
- → Best time to visit Kattaqo’rg’on Shahri
- → Best time to visit Samarkand
- → Best time to visit Shahrisabz
- → Best time to visit Jizzax
- → Best time to visit Bayramaly