There are 6 ways to get from Astana to Khiva by plane, train, bus, or car
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 Urgench International Airport (UGC)plane NQZ - UGC
9h 54m$162–603Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Tashkent bus stationbus Мт910
- Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Khivabus
2d 4h$45–51Train via Astana Nurly Zhol
- Take the train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Shymkenttrain
- Take the train from Shymkent to Tashkent Centraltrain
- Take the train from Tashkent Central to Khivatrain
37h$89–136Bus, train
- Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Tashkent bus stationbus Мт910
- Take the train from Tashkent South to Khivatrain 056 / ...
2d 1h$48–65Drive 2,524 km
- Drive from Astana to Khivacar 2,524 km
31h 23m$223–322Train
- Take the train from Astana 1 to Shymkenttrain
- Take the train from Shymkent to Tashkent Centraltrain
- Take the train from Tashkent Central to Khivatrain
40h 41m$92–150
Astana to Khiva by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Astana to Khiva is to bus which costs $45 - $55 and takes 2 days 4h.
The fastest way to get from Astana to Khiva is to fly which takes 9h 54m and costs $160 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Astana station to Khiva. However, there are services departing from Saparzhai bus station and arriving at Khiva via Tashkent bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Astana to Khiva. However, there are services departing from Astana Nurly Zhol and arriving at Khiva via Shymkent and Tashkent Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h.
The distance between Astana and Khiva is 1392 km. The road distance is 2524 km.
The best way to get from Astana to Khiva without a car is to train via Astana Nurly Zhol which takes 37h and costs $85 - $140.
It takes approximately 9h 54m to get from Astana to Khiva, including transfers.
Astana to Khiva bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, depart from Saparzhai bus station.
Astana to Khiva train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Astana 1 station.
The best way to get from Astana to Khiva is to fly which takes 9h 54m and costs $160 - $650. Alternatively, you can train via Astana Nurly Zhol, which costs $85 - $140 and takes 37h, you could also bus, which costs $45 - $55 and takes 2 days 4h.
What companies run services between Astana, Kazakhstan and Khiva, Uzbekistan?
Flyr, Red Wings, and three other airlines fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Urgench International Airport (UGC) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Narodnyy Bank to Khiva via Dom Ministerstv, Astana Nurly Zhol, Astana Nurly Zhol, Shymkent, and Tashkent Central in around 37h.
- Website
- flyr.com
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Urgench International Airport via Almaty
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–600
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–29
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $65–90
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $70–95
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $23–29
Train from Shymkent to Tashkent Central
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $22–29
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $12–16
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $6–8
Train from Shymkent to Tashkent Central
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $22–29
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $12–16
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $6–8
Bus from Saparzhai bus station to Tashkent bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 34h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–35
- Website
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
Bus from Saparzhai bus station to Tashkent bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 34h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–35
- Website
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
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Booking & Getting There
Astana to Khiva bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, arrive at Tashkent bus station.
Astana to Khiva train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Shymkent station.
Yes, the driving distance between Astana to Khiva is 2524 km. It takes approximately 31h 23m to drive from Astana to Khiva.
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