Tashkent is a city you get around by metro and bus, combining the Center for Islamic Civilization with the Hazrati Imam complex.
From 1 October 2026, Uzbekistan's Ministry of Transport set a single bus or metro ride at 2,500 sum by electronic payment or 3,000 sum in cash. A one-day bus and metro pass is 13,500 sum, and a second bus within one hour costs 1,500 sum.
On 13 November 2025 the Uthman Qur'an moved from the Hazrati Imam complex to the Qur'an Hall of the Center for Islamic Civilization. Fares were checked on 4 November 2026.
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- Railway e-ticket (Uzbekistan Railways)
- Single ride: 2,500 sum electronic, 3,000 sum cash
- 1-day pass: 13,500 sum bus and metro; 11,500 bus only
- Transfers: 2nd bus within 1 hour 1,500 sum; 3rd free
- Uthman Qur'an: At the Center for Islamic Civilization since 13 Nov 2025
How much are the metro and buses?
In a 28 September 2026 announcement, the Ministry of Transport set Tashkent bus and metro single rides from 1 October at 2,500 sum by electronic payment and 3,000 sum in cash. Baggage is 4,000 sum.
Within one hour, a second bus costs 1,500 sum and the third onward is free. Electronic payment saves 500 sum per ride.
| Fare | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Single, electronic | 2,500 sum | Bus and metro |
| Single, cash | 3,000 sum | Bus and metro |
| Baggage | 4,000 sum | Separate |
| 2nd bus within 1 hour | 1,500 sum | 3rd onward free |
Per the Ministry of Transport, checked 4 November 2026.
Which ticket suits several rides?
The announcement also set ride packs and passes: 10 rides 19,000 sum, 20 rides 38,500 sum, 30 rides 57,500 sum. Passes: 1 day 11,500 sum bus only or 13,500 sum bus and metro; 5 days 42,500 or 57,500 sum; 7 days 54,000 or 73,000 sum.
Five electronic rides cost 12,500 sum, 1,000 less than the day pass; from six rides the 13,500-sum pass is better value. Two people on day passes pay 27,000 sum.
| Ticket | Bus only | Bus and metro |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day | 11,500 sum | 13,500 sum |
| 5 days | 42,500 sum | 57,500 sum |
| 7 days | 54,000 sum | 73,000 sum |
Per the Ministry of Transport.
What can I see at the Center for Islamic Civilization?
According to the center, the Uthman Qur'an moved on 13 November 2025 from the Muyi Muborak madrasa in the Hazrati Imam complex to the center's Qur'an Hall.
The building's dome is 65 metres high, and its octagonal hall is 45 metres across with an area of 1,638 square metres. We could not confirm admission prices or opening hours on the official website, so ask the center before you visit.
How should I plan a day?
See the Qur'an Hall at the Center for Islamic Civilization in the morning, then walk the Hazrati Imam complex in the afternoon, using the metro and buses in between. Clothing that covers shoulders and knees suits religious sites.
What should I eat?
Plan meals around plov, somsa and non. Plov is rice cooked with meat and carrots, somsa is a meat-filled pastry baked in a tandoor, and non is round flatbread. We don't pick restaurants or prices here.
What should I check before I go?
Fares follow the 1 October 2026 revision. Check that your hotel has registered your residence within three days of entry. Local police are on 102.
FAQ
How much is the Tashkent metro?
From 1 October 2026: 2,500 sum electronic, 3,000 sum cash per ride.
How much is a day pass?
11,500 sum bus only, 13,500 sum bus and metro.
How do transfers work?
Within one hour, the second bus is 1,500 sum and the third onward free.
Where is the Uthman Qur'an?
In the Qur'an Hall of the Center for Islamic Civilization since 13 November 2025.
How much are day passes for two?
2 × 13,500 = 27,000 sum.
Sources
- Railway e-ticket · Uzbekistan Railways · accessed 2026-10-30
- Public transport fare revision · Ministry of Transport of Uzbekistan · accessed 2026-11-04
- Uthman Qur'an relocation · Center for Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan · accessed 2026-11-04
- Center architecture · Center for Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan · accessed 2026-11-04
Information was checked against the official sources listed above. Opening hours, fees and fares can change; please confirm with the venue or operator before you visit.