There are 4 ways to get from Aktau to Kokshetau by plane, train, or car
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Fly to Kokshetau Airport
best- Fly from Aktau Airport (SCO) to Kokshetau Airport (KOV)plane SCO - KOV
3h 16m$184–477Train
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 37m$89–129Fly to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport, train
- 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 6m$154–340
Aktau Airport (SCO) to Kokshetau Airport (KOV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 3h 16m and costs $180 - $480.
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 1759 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 3h 16m 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 fly which takes 3h 16m and costs $180 - $480. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 46h 33m.
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 37m to drive from Aktau to Kokshetau.
What companies run services between Aktau, Kazakhstan and Kokshetau, Kazakhstan?
SCAT flies from Aktau Airport (SCO) to Kokshetau Airport (KOV) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Aktau to Kokshetau-1 via Mangystau and Makat in around 46h 33m.
- Website
- scat.kz
Flights from Aktau Airport to Kokshetau Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $170–460
Flights from Aktau Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- flyr.com
Flights from Aktau Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–220
Flights from Aktau Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport via Atyrau
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–220
- Website
- airastana.com
Flights from Aktau Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–650
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Mangystau to Makat
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–29
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $16–18
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $25–29
Train from Makat to Kokshetau-1
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 47m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–44
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $27–29
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $39–44
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Kokshetau-1
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $55–80
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $85–110
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