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How to get fromAstana to Aktauby plane, train, car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Aktau Airport (SCO)plane plane NQZ - SCO
    5h 2m
    $87–199

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Astana 1 to Mangystautrain train 037Х
    47h 49m
    $34–65

  3. Drive 2,100.9 km

    1. Drive from Astana to Aktaucar car 2,100.9 km
    44h 28m
    $82–118

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Kyzylordabus bus А250
    2. Take the train from Kyzylorda to Mangystautrain train 077Т
    2d 4h
    $52–78

Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Aktau Airport (SCO) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration3h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,767.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 2m

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

Flyr, SCAT, and two other airlines fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Aktau Airport (SCO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) operates a train from Astana 1 to Mangystau 4 times a week. Tickets cost $29–60 and the journey takes 47h 32m.

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