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

The cheapest way to get from Aktau to Russia is to train via Shalkar which costs RUB 4700 - RUB 8000 and takes 2 days 13h.

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

The fastest way to get from Aktau to Russia is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs RUB 9500 - RUB 47000.

Is there a direct train between Aktau and Russia?

No, there is no direct train from Aktau to Russia. However, there are services departing from Mangystau and arriving at Teatralnaya via Shalkar and Paveletskaya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 13h.

How far is it from Aktau to Russia?

The distance between Aktau and Russia is 1697 km. The road distance is 2609.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Aktau to Russia without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 2h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Aktau to Russia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aktau to Russia train from?

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

Train or fly from Aktau to Russia?

The best way to get from Aktau to Russia is to fly which takes 8h 14m and costs RUB 14000 - RUB 46000. Alternatively, you can train via Shalkar, which costs RUB 4700 - RUB 8000 and takes 2 days 13h.

Where does the Aktau to Russia train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Aktau to Russia?

Yes, the driving distance between Aktau to Russia is 2610 km. It takes approximately 34h 28m to drive from Aktau to Russia.

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Fly to Moscow Vnukovo
best
1. Fly from Aktau Airport (SCO) to Moscow Vnukovo (VKO)plane SCO - VKO
8h 14m
₽14,828–45,126
Train via Shalkar
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mangystau to Shalkartrain 077X
2. Take the train from Shalkar to Paveletsky Rail Terminaltrain 305F
2d 13h
₽4,700–7,592
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Mangystau to Beineutrain
2. Take the train from Beineu to Volzhskytrain 329 / ...
3. Take the bus from Volzhsky to Salaryevo Bus Stationbus
2d 2h
Drive 2,609.8 km
1. Drive from Aktau to Moscowcar 2,609.8 km
34h 28m
₽17,506–25,286
Fly to Domodedovo International Airport
1. Fly from Aktau Airport (SCO) to Domodedovo International Airport (DME)plane SCO - DME
11h 16m
₽15,018–45,476
Fly to Sheremetyevo International Airport
1. Fly from Aktau Airport (SCO) to Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO)plane SCO - SVO
5h 28m
₽9,763–46,906
Train
1. Take the train from Mangystau to Beineutrain 077X / ...
2. Take the train from Beineu to Paveletsky Rail Terminaltrain 423
2d 14h

Aktau Airport (SCO) to Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) flights

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8h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,696.6 km
Duration: 8h 14m

What companies run services between Aktau, Kazakhstan and Russia?

SCAT, Azerbaijan Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Aktau Airport (SCO) to Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Aktau to Teatralnaya via Mangystau, Shalkar, Paveletsky Rail Terminal, and Paveletskaya in around 2d 13h.

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