Three main transportation options exist to get to Fergana Valley from Tashkent: train, car /shared taxi, or airplane. We recommend taking the train as it is a comfortable option where you can enjoy the mountain scenery and it is the most sustainable option. Be sure to book tickets in advance for trains and planes in the high season. You can find more details on transportation to and from Fergana Valley here. Below is a summary of your main options from Tashkent:

• Train: Several trains run daily from Tashkent to Fergana Valley’s main cities (Andijan, Namangan, Kokand, Margilan/Fergana City). Trains take around 5-6 hours with great views of the Qurama Mountains and Kamchik Pass. Buy your tickets on the Uzbek Railways website.
• Car or Shared Taxis: These leave from different locations in Tashkent and take around 4-6 hours depending upon the drop-off city, weather and traffic.
• Flight: Domestic flights on Uzbek Airlines, Silk Avia and other airlines from Tashkent to Fergana, Kokand, Namangan or Andijan airports take around 50-60 minutes. Flights can be delayed or canceled when there is fog or bad weather, especially in the autumn or winter.