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

The cheapest way to get from Almaty to Aktau is to train which costs $40 - $80 and takes 2 days 6h.

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

The fastest way to get from Almaty to Aktau is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $100 - $200.

Is there a direct train between Almaty and Aktau?

No, there is no direct train from Almaty to Aktau. However, there are services departing from Almaty 2 and arriving at Mangystau via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.

How far is it from Almaty to Aktau?

The distance between Almaty and Aktau is 2121 km. The road distance is 2829.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Almaty to Aktau without a car is to train which takes 2 days 6h and costs $40 - $80.

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Almaty to Aktau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Almaty to Aktau train from?

Almaty to Aktau train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Almaty 2 station.

Train or fly from Almaty to Aktau?

The best way to get from Almaty to Aktau is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $100 - $200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 2 days 6h.

Where does the Almaty to Aktau train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Almaty to Aktau?

Yes, the driving distance between Almaty to Aktau is 2829 km. It takes approximately 37h 29m to drive from Almaty to Aktau.

Where can I stay near Aktau?

There are 282+ hotels available in Aktau.

Almaty to Aktau - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Aktau Airport (SCO)plane ALA - SCO
5h 20m
$101–193
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Mangystautrain 077Т
2d 6h
$40–78
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Tashkent bus stationbus 407
2. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Nukus Kubla Bus stationbus
3. Take the train from Nukus to Mangystautrain
2d 7h
$50–71
Drive 2,829.2 km
1. Drive from Almaty to Aktaucar 2,829.2 km
37h 29m
$110–159

Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Aktau Airport (SCO) flights

70Weekly Planes

4h 26mAverage Duration

$88Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,121.2 km
Duration: 5h 20m

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

Flyr, SCAT, and two other airlines fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Aktau Airport (SCO) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) operates a train from Almaty 2 to Mangystau once daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 2d 5h.

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