Khorog → Dushanbe
Khorog to Dushanbe by private 4x4: about 610 km via Rushan, Kalaikhum and Kulob. Leave at dawn and arrive late evening, or split it with a night in Kalaikhum.
- Distance~610 km
- Drive time12–15 h (or 2 days)
- PermitGBAO
- Pricefrom $530
GBAO permit required — tick it on your e-visa application. GBAO permit →
Your ride is performed by a licensed local partner carrier in Tajikistan; we arrange it and stand behind it.
Khorog → Dushanbe: price per car
| Car | Per car one way | Per person if you are 2 · 3 · 4 · 6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4x4 up to 4 Toyota Land Cruiser / Prado or Mitsubishi Pajero | $530 ≈ 4,980 somoni | $265 | $177 | $133 | — |
English-speaking driver +$15 (transfers) / +$20 a day. Prices updated 2026-10-20.
The road
Rough Khorog–Kalaikhum stretch first (about 240 km), then mostly paved road to Dushanbe.
Worth stopping
- Rushan and the Bartang turn-off.
- Kalaikhum.
- Kulob.
Good to know
- Flying out of Dushanbe the next morning? Plan the two-day option or a buffer day — landslides happen.
Included
- Private car and driver, fuel, road fees and parking
- Meet & greet with a name sign at the airport, 60 min free waiting after landing
- Stops on the way where you ask (up to 1 h in total on transfers)
- Multi-day trips: the driver’s lodging, meals and return drive
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup
- Transfers: pay the driver in cash (USD or somoni) — no prepayment
Khorog → Dushanbe: questions
How much is Khorog → Dushanbe?
$530 per car in one day; $690 in two days.
Can you take us to the airport directly?
Yes, drop-off at DYU at no extra cost.
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