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How to get fromAktau to Turkestanby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Aktau to Turkestan by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Shymkent International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Aktau Airport (SCO) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT)plane plane SCO - CIT
    2. Take the bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Turkestan bus stationbus bus
    5h
    $98–245

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mangystau to Turkestantrain train 077X
    36h 25m
    $30–56

  3. Drive 1,795.8 km

    1. Drive from Aktau to Turkestancar car 1,795.8 km
    33h 42m
    $70–101

  4. Fly to Turkistan

    1. Fly from Aktau Airport (SCO) to Turkistan (HSA)plane plane SCO - HSA
    2h 58m
    $161–304

Aktau Airport (SCO) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration3h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,697.3 km
  • Duration: 5h

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

Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) operates a train from Mangystau to Turkestan once daily. Tickets cost $25–50 and the journey takes 36h 8m. Alternatively, SCAT flies from Aktau Airport (SCO) to Turkistan (HSA) twice a week.

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