What is the cheapest way to get from Astana to Ashgabat?

The cheapest way to get from Astana to Ashgabat is to train and drive which costs $50 - $85 and takes 2 days 11h.

What is the fastest way to get from Astana to Ashgabat?

The fastest way to get from Astana to Ashgabat is to fly which takes 12h 43m and costs $500 - $1,500.

Is there a direct bus between Astana and Ashgabat?

No, there is no direct bus from Astana station to Ashgabat. However, there are services departing from Saparzhai bus station and arriving at Ashgabat Bus Terminal via Tashkent bus station, Olot and Turkmenabat Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 15h.

How far is it from Astana to Ashgabat?

The distance between Astana and Ashgabat is 1805 km. The road distance is 2871.6 km.

How do I travel from Astana to Ashgabat without a car?

The best way to get from Astana to Ashgabat without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 15h and costs .

How long does it take to get from Astana to Ashgabat?

It takes approximately 12h 43m to get from Astana to Ashgabat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Astana to Ashgabat bus from?

Astana to Ashgabat bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, depart from Saparzhai bus station.

Bus or fly from Astana to Ashgabat?

The best way to get from Astana to Ashgabat is to fly which takes 12h 43m and costs $500 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2 days 15h.

Where does the Astana to Ashgabat bus arrive?

Astana to Ashgabat bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, arrive at Tashkent bus station.

Can I drive from Astana to Ashgabat?

Yes, the driving distance between Astana to Ashgabat is 2872 km. It takes approximately 33h 35m to drive from Astana to Ashgabat.

Where can I stay near Ashgabat?

There are two+ hotels available in Ashgabat.

Astana to Ashgabat - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Astana to Ashgabat by plane, train, car, or bus

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Fly to Ashgabat International Airport
best
1. Fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Ashgabat International Airport (ASB)plane NQZ - ASB
12h 43m
$502–1,504
Train, drive via Beyneu
cheapest
1. Take the train from Astana 1 to Beineutrain
2. Take the train from Beineu to Shavattrain
3. Drive from Shavat to Göroglycar
4. Take the train from Görogly to Ashgabattrain 94 / ...
2d 21h
$50–90
Train, drive via Kogon
1. Take the train from Astana-1 to Saryagashtrain
2. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Bukhara 1train
3. Take the train from Bukhara 1 to Alattrain
4. Drive from Alat to Turkmenabatcar
5. Take the train from Turkmenabat to Ashgabattrain 96 / ...
2d 9h
$64–147
Bus
1. Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Tashkent bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Karakul’bus
3. Take the bus from Olot to Turkmenabat Bus Terminalbus
4. Take the bus from Turkmenabat Bus Terminal to Ashgabat Bus Terminalbus
2d 15h
Drive 2,871.6 km
1. Drive from Astana to Ashgabatcar 2,871.6 km
33h 35m
$112–161
Fly to Mashhad International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Mashhad International Airport (MHD)plane NQZ - MHD
2. Drive from Mashhad International Airport (MHD) to Ashgabatcar
19h 44m
$260–916
Train, drive
1. Take the train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Shymkenttrain
2. Take the train from Shymkent to Tashkent Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Shavattrain
4. Drive from Shavat to Göroglycar
5. Take the train from Görogly to Ashgabattrain 94 / ...
2d 11h
$52–84

Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) flights

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Distance: 1,805.2 km
Duration: 12h 43m

What companies run services between Astana, Kazakhstan and Ashgabat, Turkmenistan?

Turkish Airlines, Air Astana, and two other airlines fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saparzhai bus station to Ashgabat via Tashkent bus station, Karakul’, Olot, Turkmenabat Bus Terminal, and Ashgabat Bus Terminal in around 2d 15h.

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