There are 4 ways to get from Astana to Aktau by plane, train, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Aktau Airport (SCO)plane NQZ - SCO
5h 9m$92–319Train
cheapest- Take the train from Astana 1 to Mangystautrain 037Х
2d 1h$43–66Drive 2,119.7 km
- Drive from Astana to Aktaucar 2,119.7 km
45h 24m$136–196Bus, train
- Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Kyzylordabus А250
- Take the train from Kyzylorda to Mangystautrain 077Т
2d 4h$59–83
Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Aktau Airport (SCO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Astana to Aktau is to train which costs $40 - $70 and takes 2 days 1h.
The fastest way to get from Astana to Aktau is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs $90 - $320.
No, there is no direct train from Astana to Aktau. However, there are services departing from Astana 1 and arriving at Mangystau via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.
The distance between Astana and Aktau is 1767 km. The road distance is 2119.7 km.
The best way to get from Astana to Aktau without a car is to train which takes 2 days 1h and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Astana to Aktau, including transfers.
Astana to Aktau train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Astana 1 station.
The best way to get from Astana to Aktau is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs $90 - $320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 2 days 1h.
Astana to Aktau train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Mangystau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Astana to Aktau is 2120 km. It takes approximately 45h 24m to drive from Astana to Aktau.
What companies run services between Astana, Kazakhstan and Aktau, Kazakhstan?
SCAT, Flyr, and Air Astana fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Aktau Airport (SCO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) operates a train from Astana 1 to Mangystau 4 times a week. Tickets cost $38–60 and the journey takes 2d.
- Website
- scat.kz
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Aktau Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Sunday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $90–230
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Aktau Airport via Shimkent
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $90–230
- Website
- flyr.com
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Aktau Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–320
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Aktau Airport via Atyrau
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Friday and Monday
- Estimated price
- $85–320
- Website
- airastana.com
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Aktau Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- When
- Friday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–550
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Astana 1 to Mangystau
- Ave. Duration
- 2d
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $38–60
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $38–41
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $50–60
Train from Kyzylorda to Mangystau
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–48
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $29–32
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $42–48
Bus from Saparzhai bus station to Kyzylorda
- Ave. Duration
- 22h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25
- Website
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
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