What is the cheapest way to get from Aktau to Bukhara?

The cheapest way to get from Aktau to Bukhara is to train which costs $35 - $60 and takes 28h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aktau to Bukhara?

The fastest way to get from Aktau to Bukhara is to fly which takes 9h 20m and costs $320 - $750.

Is there a direct train between Aktau and Bukhara?

No, there is no direct train from Aktau to Bukhara. However, there are services departing from Mangystau and arriving at Bukhara 1 via Qaraqalpaqstan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 51m.

How far is it from Aktau to Bukhara?

The distance between Aktau and Bukhara is 1685 km. The road distance is 1525.1 km.

How do I travel from Aktau to Bukhara without a car?

The best way to get from Aktau to Bukhara without a car is to train which takes 28h 51m and costs $35 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Aktau to Bukhara?

It takes approximately 14h 50m to get from Aktau to Bukhara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aktau to Bukhara train from?

Aktau to Bukhara train services, operated by Uzbekistan Railways (OTY), depart from Mangystau station.

Train or fly from Aktau to Bukhara?

The best way to get from Aktau to Bukhara is to train which takes 28h 51m and costs $35 - $60. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $320 - $750 and takes 9h 20m.

Where does the Aktau to Bukhara train arrive?

Aktau to Bukhara train services, operated by Uzbekistan Railways (OTY), arrive at Qaraqalpaqstan station.

Can I drive from Aktau to Bukhara?

Yes, the driving distance between Aktau to Bukhara is 1525 km. It takes approximately 19h 49m to drive from Aktau to Bukhara.

Where can I stay near Bukhara?

There are 523+ hotels available in Bukhara.

Aktau to Bukhara - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Aktau to Bukhara by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly to Samarkand International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Aktau Airport (SCO) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD)plane SCO - SKD
2. Take the bus from Samarkand Central Bus Station to Bukhara bus stationbus
14h 50m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mangystau to Qaraqalpaqstantrain 649
2. Take the train from Qaraqalpaqstan to Bukhara 1train 123F
28h 51m
$37–58
Drive 1,525.1 km
1. Drive from Aktau to Bukharacar 1,525.1 km
19h 49m
$135–195
Fly to Bukhara International Airport
1. Fly from Aktau Airport (SCO) to Bukhara International Airport (BHK)plane SCO - BHK
9h 20m
$329–711
Fly to Navoi, bus
1. Fly from Aktau Airport (SCO) to Navoi (NVI)plane SCO - NVI
2. Take the bus from Navoiy bus station to Bukhara bus stationbus
18h 15m
Fly to Karshi, train
1. Fly from Aktau Airport (SCO) to Karshi (KSQ)plane SCO - KSQ
2. Take the train from Karshi to Bukhara 1train
16h 42m
Train via Ustyurt
1. Take the train from Mangystau to Ustyurttrain
2. Take the train from Ustyurt to Beineutrain
3. Take the train from Beineu to Bukhara 1train 424
32h 35m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Mangystau to Nukustrain 649
2. Take the bus from Nukus Kubla Bus station to Urgench Bus stationbus 748
3. Take the bus from Urgench to Navoiy bus stationbus
4. Take the bus from Navoiy bus station to Bukhara bus stationbus
36h 29m

Aktau Airport (SCO) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD) flights

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12h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,685.1 km
Duration: 14h 50m

What companies run services between Aktau, Kazakhstan and Bukhara, Uzbekistan?

You can take a vehicle from Aktau to Bukhara via Mangystau, Qaraqalpaqstan, and Bukhara 1 in around 28h 51m. Alternatively, Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Unilode, and Uzbekistan Helicopters fly from Aktau Airport (SCO) to Bukhara International Airport (BHK) 4 times a week.

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