What is the cheapest way to get from Astrakhan to Aktau?

The cheapest way to get from Astrakhan to Aktau is to train via Maqat which costs $80 - $150 and takes 26h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Astrakhan to Aktau?

The fastest way to get from Astrakhan to Aktau is to fly which takes 7h 52m and costs $80 - $420.

Is there a direct train between Astrakhan and Aktau?

No, there is no direct train from Astrakhan to Aktau. However, there are services departing from Astrahan 1 and arriving at Mangystau via Aksarayskaya-1 and Beineu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 34m.

How far is it from Astrakhan to Aktau?

The distance between Astrakhan and Aktau is 400 km. The road distance is 1282.6 km.

How do I travel from Astrakhan to Aktau without a car?

The best way to get from Astrakhan to Aktau without a car is to train which takes 25h 34m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Astrakhan to Aktau?

It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Astrakhan to Aktau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Astrakhan to Aktau train from?

Astrakhan to Aktau train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Astrahan 1 station.

Train or fly from Astrakhan to Aktau?

The best way to get from Astrakhan to Aktau is to fly which takes 7h 52m and costs $80 - $420. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 25h 34m.

What is the time difference between Astrakhan and Aktau?

Aktau is 1h ahead of Astrakhan. It is currently 11:47 PM in Astrakhan and 12:47 AM in Aktau.

Where does the Astrakhan to Aktau train arrive?

Astrakhan to Aktau train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Aksaraiskaia station.

Can I drive from Astrakhan to Aktau?

Yes, the driving distance between Astrakhan to Aktau is 1283 km. It takes approximately 16h 27m to drive from Astrakhan to Aktau.

Where can I stay near Aktau?

There are 253+ hotels available in Aktau.

Astrakhan to Aktau - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Astrakhan to Aktau by plane, train, or car

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Fly from Astrakhan/Narimanovo Airport
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1. Fly from Astrakhan/Narimanovo Airport (ASF) to Aktau Airport (SCO)plane ASF - SCO
7h 52m
$82–415
Train
1. Take the train from Astrahan 1 to Aksaraiskaiatrain
2. Take the train from Aksarayskaya-1 to Beineutrain 330 / ...
3. Take the train from Beineu to Mangystautrain
25h 34m
Drive 1,282.6 km
1. Drive from Astrakhan to Aktaucar 1,282.6 km
16h 27m
$108–156
Train, train to Atyrau Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Astrahan 1 to Aksaraiskaiatrain
2. Take the train from Aksarayskaya-1 to Ganjuschkinotrain
3. Take the train from Ganjuschkino to Atyrautrain
4. Fly from Atyrau Airport (GUW) to Aktau Airport (SCO)plane GUW - SCO
10h 36m
Train via Maqat
1. Take the train from Astrakhan to Ganjuschkinotrain
2. Take the train from Ganjuschkino to Makattrain
3. Take the train from Makat to Mangystautrain
26h 59m
$83–148

Astrakhan/Narimanovo Airport (ASF) to Aktau Airport (SCO) flights

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Distance: 399.5 km
Duration: 7h 52m

What companies run services between Astrakhan, Russia and Aktau, Kazakhstan?

Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Azimuth, and Azerbaijan Airlines fly from Astrakhan/Narimanovo Airport (ASF) to Aktau Airport (SCO) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Astrahan 1 to Aktau via Aksaraiskaia, Aksarayskaya-1, Beineu, and Mangystau in around 25h 34m.

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