There are 6 ways to get from Aktau to Kokshetau by plane, train, or car
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Fly to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport, train
best- Fly from Aktau Airport (SCO) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)plane SCO - NQZ
- Take the train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Kokshetau-1train
9h 26m$159–350Train
cheapest- Take the train from Mangystau to Makattrain 037Т
- Take the train from Makat to Kokshetau-1train 047T
46h 33m$48–80Drive 2,292.6 km
- Drive from Aktau to Kokshetaucar 2,292.6 km
34h 38m$89–129Fly to Kokshetau Airport
- Fly from Aktau Airport (SCO) to Kokshetau Airport (KOV)plane SCO - KOV
8h 14m$204–367Fly to Petropavlosk South Airport, train
- Fly from Aktau Airport (SCO) to Petropavlosk South Airport (PPK)plane SCO - PPK
- Take the train from Petropavlovsk to Kokshetau-1train
14h 44m$241–564Fly to Kostanay Airport, train
- Fly from Aktau Airport (SCO) to Kostanay Airport (KSN)plane SCO - KSN
- Take the train from Kostanay to Kokshetau-1train
14h 58m$193–316
Aktau Airport (SCO) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aktau to Kokshetau is to train which costs $45 - $80 and takes 46h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Aktau to Kokshetau is to fly which takes 8h 14m and costs $200 - $370.
No, there is no direct train from Aktau to Kokshetau. However, there are services departing from Mangystau and arriving at Kokshetau-1 via Makat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 33m.
The distance between Aktau and Kokshetau is 2055 km. The road distance is 2292.6 km.
The best way to get from Aktau to Kokshetau without a car is to train which takes 46h 33m and costs $45 - $80.
It takes approximately 9h 26m to get from Aktau to Kokshetau, including transfers.
Aktau to Kokshetau train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Mangystau station.
The best way to get from Aktau to Kokshetau is to train which takes 46h 33m and costs $45 - $80. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $200 - $370 and takes 8h 14m.
Aktau to Kokshetau train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Makat station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aktau to Kokshetau is 2293 km. It takes approximately 34h 38m to drive from Aktau to Kokshetau.
What companies run services between Aktau, Kazakhstan and Kokshetau, Kazakhstan?
You can take a vehicle from Aktau to Kokshetau-1 via Mangystau and Makat in around 46h 33m. Alternatively, SCAT flies from Aktau Airport (SCO) to Kokshetau Airport (KOV) twice a week.
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Aktau Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–750
Flights from Aktau Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport via Atyrau
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–800
Flights from Aktau Airport to Kostanay Airport via Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–1,100
Flights from Aktau Airport to Kostanay Airport via Almaty
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,500
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Kokshetau-1
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $55–80
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $85–120
Train from Petropavlovsk to Kokshetau-1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $50–75
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $75–110
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