How to get to Independence Square by metro
Station, line, walking time and tips — the complete guide.
Get off at Mustaqillik Maydoni station (Chilonzor Line (Line 1)). From there it is a ~3-minute walk to Independence Square (Mustaqillik Maydoni).
Amir Temur Xiyoboni, one stop away on the same line, is an easy alternative approach.
Alternatively: Amir Temur Xiyoboni station (Chilonzor Line (Line 1)).
Overview
Independence Square — Mustaqillik Maydoni — is the vast ceremonial plaza of Tashkent, laid out with fountains, the Independence Monument crowned by a golden globe and the white Ezgulik (Good and Noble) Arch. It stands beside the government quarter and the Alisher Navoiy park. The metro station of the same name, on the Chilonzor Line, opens onto the square; in the Soviet era it was called Lenin Square.
Getting there from key points
| Starting point | Metro route |
|---|---|
| Amir Temur Xiyoboni | Line 1 direct, one stop — about 3 min |
| Chorsu Bazaar | Line 2 to Alisher Navoiy, transfer to Line 1 at Paxtakor, to Mustaqillik Maydoni — about 9 min |
| Toshkent (railway station) | Line 2 to Alisher Navoiy, transfer to Line 1, to Mustaqillik Maydoni — about 11 min |
Step by step
Take the Chilonzor Line (Line 1) and get off at Mustaqillik Maydoni.
Follow the signs to the exit and up the escalator.
After about 3 minutes on foot you reach Independence Square (Mustaqillik Maydoni).
Useful information
Frequently asked questions
How much is a metro ticket in Tashkent?
A single ride costs around 1,700 UZS with an ATTO card. Fares are reviewed from time to time, so check the current price. Photography inside the stations is now allowed.
How long does it take from the centre?
Amir Temur Xiyoboni: Line 1 direct, one stop — about 3 min.
Which line serves the station?
Mustaqillik Maydoni station is served by Chilonzor Line (Line 1).
Is the station step-free?
Most Tashkent metro stations have stairs and escalators but no lifts, so step-free access is limited — plan ahead if you have a wheelchair, pushchair or heavy bags.
Where can I see more sights?
See all attractions near the metro.
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Updated: July 2026