Could someone tell me what the difference is between 1st and 2nd class carriages on the Sharq train?
I found the seating layout scheme, that part is clear. But what else is different?
Is it okay to take 2nd class (2B)?
Traveling Samarkand–Bukhara.
This is what the cheaper Sharq carriage looks like — everything was comfortable) We were traveling in the opposite direction from you, from Bukhara to Samarkand, and the carriage was almost empty. The second ride, Samarkand–Tashkent, had more people already. They even offer tea for free) (last year)
The new high-speed Jaloliddin Manguberdi train.
Samarkand–Khiva — 5 hours travel time and 518,000 soum. I bought the tickets 3 days before departure in the Uzbek Railways app. They don’t scan tickets or check documents (basically encouraging ticket resellers 🤬). Inside it’s cold, wear pants and a sweater, or better yet closed shoes too, there’s a strong draft from the floor as well.
A sandwich with a muffin and tea/coffee are included in the ticket.
