There are 3 ways to get from Aktobe to Aktau by plane, train, or car
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Aktobe International Airport (AKX) to Aktau Airport (SCO) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Aktobe to Aktau is to train which costs $35 - $60 and takes 27h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Aktobe to Aktau is to fly which takes 2h 8m and costs $85 - $300.
No, there is no direct train from Aktobe to Aktau. However, there are services departing from Aktobe and arriving at Mangystau via Kandagach. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 17m.
The distance between Aktobe and Aktau is 879 km. The road distance is 1208.4 km.
The best way to get from Aktobe to Aktau without a car is to train which takes 27h 17m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Aktobe to Aktau, including transfers.
Aktobe to Aktau train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (Commuter Trains), depart from Aktobe station.
The best way to get from Aktobe to Aktau is to fly which takes 2h 8m and costs $85 - $300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 27h 17m.
Aktobe to Aktau train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (Commuter Trains), arrive at Kandagach station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aktobe to Aktau is 1208 km. It takes approximately 18h 41m to drive from Aktobe to Aktau.
What companies run services between Aktobe, Kazakhstan and Aktau, Kazakhstan?
Flyr flies from Aktobe International Airport (AKX) to Aktau Airport (SCO) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aktobe to Aktau via Kandagach and Mangystau in around 27h 17m.
- Website
- flyr.com
Flights from Aktobe International Airport to Aktau Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–280
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Aktobe to Kandagach
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Aktobe to Kandagach
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $16–22
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $4–7
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $3–5
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Aktobe to Kandagach
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $45–70
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $70–95
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Aktobe to Kandagach
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $8–10
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $15–17
Train from Kandagach to Mangystau
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 46m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–36
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $21–23
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $31–36
- Phone
- 1005
- [email protected]
- Website
- Uzbekistan Railways
Train from Aktobe to Kandagach
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Book at
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Schedules at
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Sleeper
- $9–10
- Coupe
- $11–13
- SV
- $18–20
- Phone
- +996 (312) 92-68-47
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kyrgyz Railways
Train from Aktobe to Kandagach
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Kyrgyz Railways
- Book at
- Kyrgyz Railways
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