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How to get fromAktau to Turkmenistanby plane, car, train, taxi, or car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Aktau to Turkmenistan by plane, car, train, taxi, or car ferry

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  1. Fly, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Aktau Airport (SCO) to Nukus (NCU)plane plane SCO - NCU
    2. Drive from Nukus (NCU) to Daşoguzcar car
    4h 9m
    $179–466

  2. Train, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mangystau to Khojaylitrain train 649
    2. Drive from Khojayli to Andalypcar car
    3. Take the train from Andalyp to Ashgabattrain train 94 / ...
    35h 39m
    $40–64

  3. Taxi, car ferry, train

    1. Take the taxi from Aktau to Kuryktaxi taxi
    2. Take the carferry from Kuryk to Alatcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Alat to Türkmenbaşy International Seaportcarferry car ferry
    4. Take the train from Turkmenbashi to Ashgabattrain train 605 / ...
    2d 12h
    $138–180

  4. Drive  1,128.9 km

    1. Drive from Aktau to Ashgabatcar car 1,128.9 km
    15h 46m
    $44–64

Aktau Airport (SCO) to Nukus (NCU) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 868 km
  • Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Aktau, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan?

There is no direct connection from Aktau to Turkmenistan. However, you can take the taxi to Aktau Airport (SCO) airport, fly to Nukus (NCU), then drive to Daşoguz. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Aktau to Ashgabat via Mangystau, Khojayli, and Andalyp in around 35h 39m.

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