There are 3 ways to get from Astana to Aktobe by plane, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Aktobe International Airport (AKX)plane NQZ - AKX
3h 52m$68–195Train
cheapest- Take the train from Astana 1 to Nikeltautrain 037Х
- Take the train from Nikeltau to Aktobetrain 081Т
25h 39m$27–44Drive 1,257.4 km
- Drive from Astana to Aktobecar 1,257.4 km
18h 52m$81–117
Astana to Aktobe by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Astana to Aktobe is to train which costs $27 - $45 and takes 25h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Astana to Aktobe is to fly which takes 3h 52m and costs $65 - $200.
No, there is no direct train from Astana to Aktobe. However, there are services departing from Astana 1 and arriving at Aktobe via Nikeltau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 39m.
The distance between Astana and Aktobe is 1033 km. The road distance is 1257.4 km.
The best way to get from Astana to Aktobe without a car is to train which takes 25h 39m and costs $27 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Astana to Aktobe, including transfers.
Astana to Aktobe train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Astana 1 station.
The best way to get from Astana to Aktobe is to fly which takes 3h 52m and costs $65 - $200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $27 - $45 and takes 25h 39m.
Astana to Aktobe train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Nikeltau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Astana to Aktobe is 1257 km. It takes approximately 18h 52m to drive from Astana to Aktobe.
What companies run services between Astana, Kazakhstan and Aktobe, Kazakhstan?
Qazaq Air, Flyr, and two other airlines fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Aktobe International Airport (AKX) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Astana 1 to Aktobe via Nikeltau in around 25h 39m.
- Website
- flyqazaq.com
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Aktobe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- flyr.com
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Aktobe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–180
- Website
- scat.kz
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Aktobe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–200
- Website
- airastana.com
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Aktobe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–700
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Astana 1 to Nikeltau
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 21m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–37
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $22–24
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $32–37
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Nikeltau to Aktobe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $21–28
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $11–14
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $5–7
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