Tashkent's Suburban Trains: Routes, Fares, Tickets
Tashkent's elektrichka lines to Khodjikent, Parkent, Gulistan and Bekabad: fares from 16 October 2026, monthly passes, tickets, stations and timetables.
Ten thousand soum, roughly 85 US cents, is what a seat on the electric train from Tashkent to Khodjikent costs from 16 October 2026. It gets you most of the way to Charvak. The catch is that the suburban network is built for people who live along it, not for visitors, so the timetables often point the wrong way for a day out. Here's what runs, what it costs, how to pay, and which lines suit a traveller.
The trains are run by "Shahar atrofida yo'lovchi tashish" LLC (the name means "suburban passenger transport"), a company set up in 2010 that publishes its fares, notices and cancellations on its own site, elektropoyezd.uz. Most of what follows comes from those notices, read in Uzbek in October 2026. Times change often, so check the app before you go.
The lines out of Tashkent
The operator's tariff list names seven destinations from Tashkent. They sit on three corridors, and the Bekabad train shares the south-west one with the Gulistan trains.
Khodjikent and Chinorkent (north-east, towards Charvak)
This is the line visitors are most likely to use. A new fast electric train started on it in December 2024. Kun.uz reported that it has 586 seats, a top speed of 120 km/h and three round trips a day. Afisha.uz gave the launch timetable as 06:27, 13:02 and 18:19 from Tashkent, with returns from Khodjikent at 08:02, 14:33 and 19:45, and a run of about 1 hour 15 minutes. Those were launch times, and the schedule has changed since, so check the app.
In January 2025 the line was extended 1.5 km past Khodjikent to a new station at Chinorkent (Chinor), with a 150-metre covered platform and a pedestrian underpass, according to Tashkent Times. Under the schedule in force from 8 September 2026, train 7201 leaves Toshkent Janubiy (Tashkent South) at 08:47, calls at Toshkent Markaziy at 08:55–09:10, then Chirchiq, and reaches Khodjikent at 10:21 and Chinorkent at 10:33. Train 7203 follows at 12:15 and arrives at 13:53. The 7205/7206 pair was cut from that date.
Parkent (the new branch)
The newest line is a 24 km electrified branch from Baytqo'rg'on to Parkent. In its 16 September 2026 report on the opening, Railway Gazette says construction began in January 2025, and the works included three concrete bridges, 76 drainage structures and 16 level crossings. Tashkent Times dated the launch to 7 September; the operator's notice says the service runs from 8 September. Trains are six-car EP3D units from TMH with 586 seats and room for up to 1,154 passengers.
Press reports quote a journey of about 50 minutes. The operator's launch timetable is slower than that. Train 7208 leaves Parkent at 06:47 and reaches Toshkent Janubiy at 08:08; train 7207 leaves Toshkent Janubiy at 18:24 and gets to Parkent at 19:37. That's one train each way, and both run in the commuter direction.
Syrdarya, Gulistan and Khavast (south-west)
Trains run from Toshkent Janubiy towards Sirdaryo, Guliston and Xovos (spelled Xavast in some notices). This is the least reliable line in the notices we read. The operator cancelled the 6414/6413 Gulistan pair on several days in June and August 2026, and then suspended it again from 3 to 12 October 2026 for "technical reasons".
Bekabad
Since 18 July 2026 the Bekabad train (7050/7049) has run with new stock: air conditioning, USB charging, CCTV, audio announcements, and boarding aids and seats for passengers with reduced mobility. At launch it left Toshkent Markaziy at 18:34, called at Toshkent Janubiy, Sirdaryo, Guliston and Xovos, and reached Bekabad at 21:38. The return leaves Bekabad at 06:00 and arrives at 09:16. It's a commuter train into the capital, which tells you how useful it is for sightseeing.
Fares from 16 October 2026
The operator published new fares on 1 October 2026, effective 16 October. These are its figures for the Tashkent lines (last checked: October 2026).
| Route | Adult | Child | Monthly pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tashkent–Khodjikent | 10,000 | 7,500 | 205,000 |
| Tashkent–Chinorkent | 30,000 | 17,500 | 1,005,000 |
| Tashkent–Parkent | 10,000 | 7,500 | 205,000 |
| Tashkent–Syrdarya | 12,000 | 8,500 | 285,000 |
| Tashkent–Gulistan | 12,000 | 8,500 | 285,000 |
| Tashkent–Khavast | 12,000 | 8,500 | 285,000 |
| Tashkent–Bekabad | 15,000 | 10,000 | 405,000 |
All prices are in soum, one way. At roughly 11,800 soum to the dollar, the adult fares run from about $0.85 to $2.55. The notice doesn't define "child"; press reports of the Parkent launch gave the child fare for under-10s, so that's a fair guide.
One line in the table looks wrong. Chinorkent is only 1.5 km beyond Khodjikent on the same track, yet it's listed at three times the adult fare and nearly five times the monthly pass. We're reporting it exactly as published. We can't tell you whether it's a deliberate tariff or a typo, so if you're heading to Chinorkent, check the price in the app before you buy.
Does the monthly pass pay off?
The operator's own example uses Khodjikent. A daily return at 10,000 each way comes to 600,000 over 30 days, against 205,000 for the pass, a saving of up to 395,000. The break-even point is 11 return trips in a month. For Parkent the arithmetic is identical. For Syrdarya, Gulistan or Khavast it's 12 return trips, and for Bekabad 14. A two-week visitor won't get there; a summer renter near Charvak will.
How to buy a ticket
- Online: the operator's ticket portal, ticket.elektropoyezd.uz, sells single tickets and monthly passes.
- App: the operator's "Elektropoyezd" app is listed for Android (Google Play) and iOS (App Store).
- Station kiosks and ticket windows: Tashkent Times quoted the head of the suburban service saying stations on the Chinorkent line would get information kiosks that sell tickets. Notices for some trains also point to station ticket offices.
- On board: the same report said you can pay on the train, including with an ATTO transport card (the card used on the Tashkent metro and buses). In March 2024 Kun.uz reported that paying by ATTO cost 500 soum less than cash; we haven't found a newer source confirming that discount.
For two newer trains, Bekabad and Navoi–Uchquduq, the operator's notices name the railway ticket offices and Uzbekistan Railways' booking site instead. That's the same site you'd use for the Afrosiyob, and our walkthrough of the national booking site covers how it works. If you already have an ATTO card from riding the metro, keep it topped up; it's the simplest backup if a kiosk is closed.
On board: comfort, luggage, bikes and pets
The operator lists air conditioning, audio announcements and, on some routes only, Wi-Fi, plus dedicated seats for passengers with disabilities.
The luggage rules are short. Hand luggage travels free "within the set norms", and extra luggage needs its own ticket. Bicycles and pets are allowed under the operator's rules, and each needs a separate ticket. The operator's site has a page for the detailed baggage rules, but in October 2026 it was empty, so we can't give you weights or dimensions.
The operator hasn't said whether Tashkent tickets carry seat numbers. On its Sariosiyo–Termiz line in the south they don't: you board and take any free seat, and the operator warns that weekend and holiday trains there can be crowded.
Which stations, and what can go wrong
Almost every Tashkent elektrichka in the operator's notices starts or ends at Toshkent Janubiy, the southern station. Some also call at Toshkent Markaziy ("Central"): the Chinorkent trains stop there on the way out, and the Bekabad train starts there. The Parkent timetable instead names a stop called Toshkent-yo'lovchi between Toshkent Janubiy and Salor. Before you set off, check in the app which station your particular train uses, because taking a taxi to the wrong end of the city costs you the train.
Cancellations are common. Between June and October 2026 the operator posted one-day or multi-day cancellations on the Khodjikent, Chinorkent, Gulistan, Khavast, Syrdarya and Bekabad trains, nearly all for "technical reasons". It posts them on its news page and its Telegram channel, sometimes a few days ahead and sometimes only on the day itself. For a train-based day out, have a taxi fallback ready. Our overview of how the national railway is organised explains where this company fits.
Which line for which day trip
Khodjikent and Chinorkent is the one worth using. Khodjikent puts you near the petroglyphs above the Chirchik River and close to Charvak, and a morning train out with an afternoon train back is workable on the launch timetable. You'll still need a taxi for the last stretch to the reservoir or up to Chimgan; our Chimgan and Charvak planning notes cover that part.
Parkent sounds ideal for the solar furnace, but at launch the only train came into Tashkent in the morning and went back out in the evening. A Tashkent-based visitor can't do it as a day return. The options in our list of day trips out of the capital that rely on a car still make more sense for now. Gulistan, Syrdarya, Khavast and Bekabad are commuter lines with few reasons for a visitor to ride them. We'd skip them unless you're a rail enthusiast or have business along the way.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the train from Tashkent to Khodjikent?
From 16 October 2026 the adult fare is 10,000 soum one way, about 85 US cents, and the child fare is 7,500 soum, according to the operator's published tariff. A monthly pass costs 205,000 soum. Confirm the price in the app before travelling (last checked: October 2026).
Which Tashkent station do suburban trains leave from?
Most leave from Toshkent Janubiy, Tashkent's southern station. Some trains also call at Toshkent Markaziy, and the Bekabad train starts there. The Parkent train uses a stop listed as Toshkent-yo'lovchi as well as Toshkent Janubiy.
Can foreigners buy elektrichka tickets online?
The operator sells tickets on ticket.elektropoyezd.uz and through its Elektropoyezd app, and we found nothing on its site limiting them to residents. You can also buy at stations or pay on the train, including with an ATTO card. If online payment fails with a foreign card, the station or on-board option is the reliable fallback.
Can I take a bike on a Tashkent suburban train?
Yes. The operator allows bicycles and pets under its rules, and each needs a separate ticket. It hasn't published size or weight limits online, so buy the bike ticket at a station window and ask staff there.
Is there a train from Tashkent to Parkent?
Yes. A new electric service on the Baytqo'rg'on–Parkent branch opened in September 2026, with an adult fare of 10,000 soum. At launch there was one train each way: from Parkent at 06:47 and back from Tashkent at 18:24. That suits commuters, not day-trippers.