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How to get fromAktau to Almatyby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Aktau to Almaty by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Aktau Airport (SCO) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane plane SCO - ALA
    4h 1m
    $98–199

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mangystau to Almaty 2train train 077X
    2d 7h
    $40–81

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Mangystau to Nukustrain train 649
    2. Take the bus from Nukus Kubla Bus station to Tashkent bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 6h
    $63–74

  4. Drive 2,833.7 km

    1. Drive from Aktau to Almatycar car 2,833.7 km
    37h 40m
    $110–159

Aktau Airport (SCO) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) flights

Calendar65Weekly Planes
Duration3h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,120.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Aktau, Kazakhstan and Almaty, Kazakhstan?

Flyr, SCAT, and two other airlines fly from Aktau Airport (SCO) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) operates a train from Mangystau to Almaty 2 once daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 2d 7h.

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