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Tashkent Metro Guide — map, payment, stations and etiquette

Practical Tashkent Metro guide: how to pay, how to plan routes, and what to check at stations using official transport operator channels.

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How to use the Tashkent Metro: practical steps for travelers

Quick overview

The metro is usually the most practical way to move across central Tashkent. Plan your route in advance, use official payment channels, and allow 10-15 extra minutes for station-level schedule adjustments.

Payment and entry

Use official transport payment channels first:

  • ATTO transport card (purchase/top-up via official channels and station points),
  • contactless options supported at turnstiles where available.

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Route planning without risky assumptions

  • Check station maps and transfer points at entrance boards.
  • Save station names in your notes before departure.
  • If a transfer is unclear, ask station staff before entering the platform.

On-station behavior and etiquette

  • Follow platform markings and queue flow.
  • Keep luggage compact during peak periods.
  • Give priority seating to elderly passengers, disabled passengers, and families with children.
  • Follow current station signs and staff instructions for filming or photography.

Accessibility and practical comfort

  • Accessibility conditions can vary by station.
  • If you need step-free routing, ask at station information points before committing to a transfer.
  • Keep one backup payment method to avoid gate delays.

Day-of-travel checklist

  1. Payment method ready (ATTO or supported contactless).
  2. Start and destination stations saved offline.
  3. Transfer station noted in advance.
  4. Station rules checked on arrival.

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FAQ

Is photography allowed in the Tashkent Metro?

This is a common question because photography had stricter restrictions in the past. In current practice, casual shooting is generally treated as allowed, but station-level rules can vary. Always check posted signs and follow staff instructions immediately if asked to stop.

Can I rely on cash-only metro tokens?

Do not plan around legacy token assumptions. Use current official payment channels and confirm options at station points.

What is the safest way to avoid payment issues at the gate?

Use a prepared ATTO card or a supported contactless method, and keep a backup option available.

Are station rules always the same?

Operational and access rules can change by station or by day. Follow local signs and staff instructions in real time.