There are 5 ways to get from Aktobe to Astrakhan by train, car, or plane
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Train via Aqköl
best- Take the train from Aktobe to Kandagachtrain
- Take the train from Kandagach to Atyrautrain
- Take the train from Atyrau to Ganjuschkinotrain 329 / ...
- Take the train from Ganjuschkino to Aksarayskaya-1train 329 / ...
- Take the train from Aksaraiskaia to Astrahan 1train
23h 18mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Aktobe to Kandagachtrain
- Take the train from Kandagach to Atyrautrain
- Take the train from Atyrau to Astrakhantrain
26h 46m₽6,575–13,139Drive 997.1 km
- Drive from Aktobe to Astrakhancar 997.1 km
14h 24m₽6,830–9,865Fly
- Fly from Aktobe International Airport (AKX) to Astrakhan/Narimanovo Airport (ASF)plane AKX - ASF
22h 5m₽18,705–50,840Train #2
- Take the train from Aktobe to Nikeltautrain
- Take the train from Nikeltau to Atyrautrain
- Take the train from Atyrau to Astrakhantrain
29h 15m₽6,777–12,883
Aktobe International Airport (AKX) to Astrakhan/Narimanovo Airport (ASF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aktobe to Astrakhan is to drive which costs RUB 6500 - RUB 10000 and takes 14h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Aktobe to Astrakhan is to drive which takes 14h 24m and costs RUB 6500 - RUB 10000.
No, there is no direct train from Aktobe to Astrakhan. However, there are services departing from Aktobe and arriving at Astrahan 1 via Kandagach, Atyrau, Ganjuschkino and Aksaraiskaia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 18m.
The distance between Aktobe and Astrakhan is 978 km. The road distance is 997.1 km.
The best way to get from Aktobe to Astrakhan without a car is to train via Aqköl which takes 23h 18m and costs .
It takes approximately 23h 18m to get from Aktobe to Astrakhan, including transfers.
Aktobe to Astrakhan train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (Commuter Trains), depart from Aktobe station.
The best way to get from Aktobe to Astrakhan is to train via Aqköl which takes 23h 18m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs RUB 18000 - RUB 55000 and takes 22h 5m.
Astrakhan is 1h behind Aktobe. It is currently 9:30 PM in Aktobe and 8:30 PM in Astrakhan.
Aktobe to Astrakhan train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (Commuter Trains), arrive at Kandagach station.
What companies run services between Aktobe, Kazakhstan and Astrakhan, Russia?
You can take a train from Aktobe to Astrahan 1 via Kandagach, Atyrau, Ganjuschkino, Aksarayskaya-1, and Aksaraiskaia in around 23h 18m. Alternatively, Azerbaijan Airlines, Flyr, and two other airlines fly from Aktobe International Airport (AKX) to Astrakhan/Narimanovo Airport (ASF) once daily.
- Website
- azal.az
Flights from Aktobe International Airport to Astrakhan/Narimanovo Airport via Baku Heydar Aliyev
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₽18,000–50,000
Flights from Aktobe International Airport to Astrakhan/Narimanovo Airport via Aktau, Baku Heydar Aliyev
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₽21,000–60,000
Flights from Aktobe International Airport to Astrakhan/Narimanovo Airport via Atyrau, Baku Heydar Aliyev
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 30m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₽20,000–60,000
- 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
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
- ₽320–400
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- ₽1,300–1,800
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- ₽400–550
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ₽320–400
Train from Kandagach to Atyrau
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽800–1,100
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- ₽2,700–3,600
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- ₽2,200–2,800
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ₽800–1,100
Train from Aktobe to Kandagach
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽320–400
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- ₽1,300–1,800
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- ₽400–550
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ₽320–400
Train from Kandagach to Atyrau
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽800–1,100
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- ₽2,700–3,600
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- ₽2,200–2,800
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ₽800–1,100
Train from Aktobe to Nikeltau
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽470–600
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- ₽1,700–2,400
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- ₽900–1,200
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ₽470–600
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Aktobe to Kandagach
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽4,000–8,000
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- ₽4,000–5,500
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- ₽6,000–8,000
Train from Aktobe to Kandagach
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽4,000–8,000
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- ₽4,000–5,500
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- ₽6,000–8,000
Train from Atyrau to Astrakhan
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽5,000–10,000
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- ₽5,000–7,500
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- ₽7,500–10,000
Train from Atyrau to Astrakhan
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽5,000–10,000
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- ₽5,000–7,500
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- ₽7,500–10,000
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Aktobe to Kandagach
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽720–1,400
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- ₽720–770
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- ₽1,200–1,400
Train from Kandagach to Atyrau
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽1,150–2,100
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- ₽1,150–1,250
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- ₽1,800–2,100
Train from Aktobe to Kandagach
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽720–1,400
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- ₽720–770
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- ₽1,200–1,400
Train from Kandagach to Atyrau
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽1,150–2,100
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- ₽1,150–1,250
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- ₽1,800–2,100
Train from Nikeltau to Atyrau
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽1,300–2,300
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- ₽1,300–1,400
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- ₽2,000–2,300
- Phone
- 1005
- [email protected]
- Website
- Uzbekistan Railways
Train from Aktobe to Kandagach
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽770–1,050
- Website
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Book at
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Schedules at
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Sleeper
- ₽770–820
- Coupe
- ₽950–1,050
- SV
- ₽1,500–1,700
Train from Aktobe to Kandagach
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽770–1,050
- Website
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Book at
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Schedules at
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Sleeper
- ₽770–820
- Coupe
- ₽950–1,050
- SV
- ₽1,500–1,700
- 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
Train from Aktobe to Kandagach
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Kyrgyz Railways
- Book at
- Kyrgyz Railways
- Phone
- +992 (37) 227 21 77
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.tj
Train from Atyrau to Ganjuschkino
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Book at
- Tajikistan Railways
Train from Ganjuschkino to Aksarayskaya-1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Book at
- Tajikistan Railways
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- Russian Railways
Train from Aksaraiskaia to Astrahan 1
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽650–2,300
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽5,500–8,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽650–900
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽1,600–2,300
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Yes, the driving distance between Aktobe to Astrakhan is 997 km. It takes approximately 14h 24m to drive from Aktobe to Astrakhan.