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

The cheapest way to get from Almaty to Mangyshlak is to bus and train which costs $45 - $70 and takes 2 days 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from Almaty to Mangyshlak is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $100 - $220.

Is there a direct train between Almaty and Mangyshlak?

No, there is no direct train from Almaty to Mangyshlak. However, there are services departing from Almaty 2 and arriving at Mangystau via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.

How far is it from Almaty to Mangyshlak?

The distance between Almaty and Mangyshlak is 2129 km. The road distance is 2820.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Almaty to Mangyshlak without a car is to train which takes 2 days 5h and costs $45 - $75.

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

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

Where do I catch the Almaty to Mangyshlak train from?

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

Train or fly from Almaty to Mangyshlak?

The best way to get from Almaty to Mangyshlak is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $100 - $220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $75 and takes 2 days 5h.

Where does the Almaty to Mangyshlak train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Almaty to Mangyshlak?

Yes, the driving distance between Almaty to Mangyshlak is 2820 km. It takes approximately 37h 22m to drive from Almaty to Mangyshlak.

Where can I stay near Mangyshlak?

There are 279+ hotels available in Mangyshlak.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Almaty to Mangyshlak 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
$101–212
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Mangystautrain 077Т
2d 5h
$47–74
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
$48–69
Drive 2,820.4 km
1. Drive from Almaty to Mangyshlakcar 2,820.4 km
37h 22m
$110–158

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

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4h 4mAverage Duration

$90Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,128.7 km
Duration: 5h 20m

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

SCAT, Flyr, and Air Astana fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Aktau Airport (SCO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) operates a train from Almaty 2 to Mangystau once daily. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 2d 5h.

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