Ashgabat Getting there & around

Getting around

Public transport

Buses are crowded and slow, but dirt cheap and modern. With taxis being so cheap, there’s little reason to use buses – unless you happen to be on a bus route and living out of the city centre. Ashgabat has no metro system or trams.

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Local transport

Taxi

Official taxis are not particularly plentiful, but you can flag down cars with ease almost anywhere. Expect to pay US$0.15 to US$0.20 for a short trip within the city, and US$0.45 for a longer one. If in doubt, agree on a price beforehand, otherwise just hand the money over on arrival with extreme confidence. To order a taxi call 35 34 06.

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