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

The cheapest way to get from Aktau to Mongolia is to train and bus which costs $110 - $160 and takes 4 days 12h.

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

The fastest way to get from Aktau to Mongolia is to fly and taxi which takes 9h 18m and costs $430 - $1,200.

Is there a direct train between Aktau and Mongolia?

No, there is no direct train from Aktau to Mongolia. However, there are services departing from Mangystau and arriving at Ulaanbaatar via Makat, Kokshetau-1, Omsk-Pass and Irkutsk Pas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5 days 1h.

How far is it from Aktau to Mongolia?

The distance between Aktau and Mongolia is 4323 km. The road distance is 5767.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Aktau to Mongolia without a car is to train and bus which takes 4 days 12h and costs $110 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 9h 18m to get from Aktau to Mongolia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aktau to Mongolia train from?

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

Train or fly from Aktau to Mongolia?

The best way to get from Aktau to Mongolia is to train which takes 5 days 1h and costs $180 - $360. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $360 - $1,000 and takes 28h 24m.

Where does the Aktau to Mongolia train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Aktau to Mongolia?

Yes, the driving distance between Aktau to Mongolia is 5768 km. It takes approximately 3 days 6h to drive from Aktau to Mongolia.

Where can I stay near Mongolia?

There are 487+ hotels available in Mongolia.

Aktau to Mongolia - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Aktau to Mongolia by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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Fly to New Ulaanbaatar International Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Aktau Airport (SCO) to New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)plane SCO - UBN
2. Take the taxi from New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN) to Ulaanbaatartaxi
9h 18m
$432–1,126
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mangystau to Astana 1train
2. Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Ölgiibus
3. Take the bus from Ölgii to Dragon Bus Terminalbus
4d 12h
$113–158
Train
1. Take the train from Mangystau to Makattrain
2. Take the train from Makat to Kokshetau-1train
3. Take the train from Kokshetau-1 to Omsk-Passtrain
4. Take the train from Omsk-Pass to Irkutsk Pastrain
5. Take the train from Irkutsk Pas to Ulaanbaatartrain
5d 1h
$189–354
Drive 5,767.6 km
1. Drive from Aktau to Ulaanbaatarcar 5,767.6 km
3d 6h
$743–1,073
Fly to Bayankhongor Airport
1. Fly from Aktau Airport (SCO) to Bayankhongor Airport (BYN)plane SCO - BYN
28h 24m
$369–961
Fly to Mörön Airport
1. Fly from Aktau Airport (SCO) to Mörön Airport (MXV)plane SCO - MXV
26h 43m
$810–2,612

Aktau Airport (SCO) to New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN) flights

3Weekly Planes

10h 56mAverage Duration

$419Cheapest Price

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Distance: 4,323.2 km
Duration: 9h 18m

What companies run services between Aktau, Kazakhstan and Mongolia?

You can take a vehicle from Aktau to Ulaanbaatar via Mangystau, Makat, Kokshetau-1, Omsk-Pass, and Irkutsk Pas in around 5d 1h. Alternatively, SCAT, MIAT, and two other airlines fly from Aktau Airport (SCO) to Bayankhongor Airport (BYN) 3 times a week.

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