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

The cheapest way to get from Aktau to Karaganda is to train which costs $45 - $85 and takes 38h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aktau to Karaganda is to fly which takes 3h 18m and costs $220 - $2,000.

Is there a direct train between Aktau and Karaganda?

No, there is no direct train from Aktau to Karaganda. However, there are services departing from Mangystau and arriving at Karaganda Pass via Saksaul. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 13m.

How far is it from Aktau to Karaganda?

The distance between Aktau and Karaganda is 1856 km. The road distance is 2092.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Aktau to Karaganda without a car is to train which takes 38h 13m and costs $45 - $85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Aktau to Karaganda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aktau to Karaganda train from?

Aktau to Karaganda train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Mangystau station.

Train or fly from Aktau to Karaganda?

The best way to get from Aktau to Karaganda is to fly which takes 3h 18m and costs $220 - $2,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 38h 13m.

Where does the Aktau to Karaganda train arrive?

Aktau to Karaganda train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Saksaul station.

Can I drive from Aktau to Karaganda?

Yes, the driving distance between Aktau to Karaganda is 2092 km. It takes approximately 40h 8m to drive from Aktau to Karaganda.

Where can I stay near Karaganda?

There are 227+ hotels available in Karaganda.

Aktau to Karaganda - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Aktau to Karaganda by plane, train, car, or bus

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Fly to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport
best
1. Fly from Aktau Airport (SCO) to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF)plane SCO - KGF
3h 18m
$225–1,918
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mangystau to Saksaultrain 077X
2. Take the train from Saksaul to Karaganda Passtrain 065Ц
38h 13m
$46–81
Drive 2,092.3 km
1. Drive from Aktau to Karagandacar 2,092.3 km
40h 8m
$81–117
Fly to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport, train
1. Fly from Aktau Airport (SCO) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)plane SCO - NQZ
2. Take the train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Karaganda Passtrain
7h 43m
$104–340
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Mangystau to Astana 1train 037Т
2. Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Karagandy Bus stationbus А100 / ...
2d 4h
$47–73

Aktau Airport (SCO) to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF) flights

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3h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,856.2 km
Duration: 3h 18m

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

SCAT and Flyr fly from Aktau Airport (SCO) to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Aktau to Karaganda Pass via Mangystau and Saksaul in around 38h 13m.

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