There are 5 ways to get from Aktau to Astrakhan by plane, train, or car
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Fly to Astrakhan/Narimanovo Airport
best- Fly from Aktau Airport (SCO) to Astrakhan/Narimanovo Airport (ASF)plane SCO - ASF
13h 25m₽15,027–61,221Train
cheapest- Take the train from Mangystau to Makattrain
- Take the train from Makat to Ganjuschkinotrain
- Take the train from Ganjuschkino to Astrakhantrain
26h 4m₽6,678–12,206Drive 1,282.3 km
- Drive from Aktau to Astrakhancar 1,282.3 km
16h 30m₽8,662–12,512Fly to Atyrau Airport, train
- Fly from Aktau Airport (SCO) to Atyrau Airport (GUW)plane SCO - GUW
- Take the train from Atyrau to Ganjuschkinotrain
- Take the train from Ganjuschkino to Aksarayskaya-1train
- Take the train from Aksaraiskaia to Astrahan 1train
10h 44mTrain via Beyneu
- Take the train from Mangystau to Beineutrain
- Take the train from Beineu to Aksarayskaya-1train 329 / ...
- Take the train from Aksaraiskaia to Astrahan 1train
26h 26m
Aktau Airport (SCO) to Astrakhan/Narimanovo Airport (ASF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aktau to Astrakhan is to train which costs RUB 6500 - RUB 13000 and takes 26h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Aktau to Astrakhan is to fly which takes 13h 25m and costs RUB 15000 - RUB 65000.
No, there is no direct train from Aktau to Astrakhan. However, there are services departing from Mangystau and arriving at Astrakhan via Makat and Ganjuschkino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 4m.
The distance between Aktau and Astrakhan is 399 km. The road distance is 1282.3 km.
The best way to get from Aktau to Astrakhan without a car is to train which takes 26h 4m and costs RUB 6500 - RUB 13000.
It takes approximately 13h 25m to get from Aktau to Astrakhan, including transfers.
Aktau to Astrakhan train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Mangystau station.
The best way to get from Aktau to Astrakhan is to fly which takes 13h 25m and costs RUB 15000 - RUB 65000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs RUB 6500 - RUB 13000 and takes 26h 4m.
Astrakhan is 1h behind Aktau. It is currently 10:05 PM in Aktau and 9:05 PM in Astrakhan.
Aktau to Astrakhan train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Makat station.
What companies run services between Aktau, Kazakhstan and Astrakhan, Russia?
Aeroflot Russian Airlines flies from Aktau Airport (SCO) to Astrakhan/Narimanovo Airport (ASF) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Aktau to Astrakhan via Mangystau, Makat, and Ganjuschkino in around 26h 4m.
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Aktau Airport to Atyrau Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₽3,900–55,000
- Website
- flyr.com
Flights from Aktau Airport to Atyrau Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₽3,900–8,500
- Website
- aeroflot.ru
Flights from Aktau Airport to Astrakhan/Narimanovo Airport via Moscow Sheremetyevo
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₽14,000–60,000
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Mangystau to Makat
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽950–1,700
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- ₽1,300–1,700
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- ₽950–1,400
Train from Mangystau to Beineu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽700–1,200
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- ₽850–1,200
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- ₽700–1,000
- Phone
- 1005
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.uz
Train from Makat to Ganjuschkino
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₽1,000–1,450
- Website
- https://railway.uz/en/
- Book at
- https://eticket.railway.uz/en/home
- Schedules at
- https://eticket.railway.uz/en/pages/schedule
- Sleeper
- ₽1,000–1,100
- Coupe
- ₽1,300–1,450
- SV
- ₽2,200–2,500
Train from Mangystau to Beineu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽1,000–1,500
- Website
- https://railway.uz/en/
- Book at
- https://eticket.railway.uz/en/home
- Schedules at
- https://eticket.railway.uz/en/pages/schedule
- Sleeper
- ₽1,000–1,150
- Coupe
- ₽1,400–1,500
- SV
- ₽2,400–2,600
- Phone
- +992 (37) 227 21 77
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.tj
Train from Makat to Ganjuschkino
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- railway.tj
- Book at
- eng.rzd.ru
Train from Atyrau to Ganjuschkino
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- railway.tj
- Book at
- eng.rzd.ru
Train from Ganjuschkino to Aksarayskaya-1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- railway.tj
- Book at
- eng.rzd.ru
Train from Beineu to Aksarayskaya-1
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- railway.tj
- Book at
- eng.rzd.ru
- Phone
- +7 (717) 260-66-60
- [email protected]
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Ganjuschkino to Astrakhan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽4,300–8,500
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- ₽4,300–6,000
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- ₽6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- eng.rzd.ru
Train from Aksaraiskaia to Astrahan 1
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽650–2,300
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽5,500–8,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽650–900
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽1,600–2,300
Train from Aksaraiskaia to Astrahan 1
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽650–2,300
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽5,500–8,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽650–900
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽1,600–2,300
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Aktau to Astrakhan is 1282 km. It takes approximately 16h 30m to drive from Aktau to Astrakhan.