There are 7 ways to get from Astrakhan 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 from Astrakhan/Narimanovo Airport
best- Fly from Astrakhan/Narimanovo Airport (ASF) to Urgench International Airport (UGC)plane ASF - UGC
12h 52m$327–859Train
cheapest- Take the train from Astrakhan to Ganjuschkinotrain 626Х
- Take the train from Ganjuschkino to Urgenchtrain 123F
36h 6m$76–141Train, bus
- Take the train from Astrahan 1 to Aksaraiskaiatrain
- Take the train from Aksarayskaya-1 to Nukustrain 330 / ...
- Take the bus from Nukus Kubla Bus station to Urgench Bus stationbus 748
36h 3mDrive 1,490.2 km
- Drive from Astrakhan to Khivacar 1,490.2 km
21h 11m$132–190Train to Grozny Airport, fly
- Take the train from Astrahan 1 to Hankalatrain
- Fly from Grozny Airport (GRV) to Urgench International Airport (UGC)plane GRV - UGC
24h 49m$258–605Train, train to Atyrau Airport, fly
- Take the train from Astrahan 1 to Aksaraiskaiatrain
- Take the train from Aksarayskaya-1 to Ganjuschkinotrain
- Take the train from Ganjuschkino to Atyrautrain
- Fly from Atyrau Airport (GUW) to Urgench International Airport (UGC)plane GUW - UGC
20h 31mTrain to Uytash Airport, fly
- Take the train from Astrahan 1 to Manastrain
- Fly from Uytash Airport (MCX) to Urgench International Airport (UGC)plane MCX - UGC
16h 54m$107–524
Astrakhan to Khiva by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Astrakhan to Khiva is to train which costs $75 - $150 and takes 36h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Astrakhan to Khiva is to fly which takes 12h 52m and costs $320 - $900.
No, there is no direct train from Astrakhan to Khiva. However, there are services departing from Astrakhan and arriving at Khiva via Ganjuschkino and Urgench. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 6m.
The distance between Astrakhan and Khiva is 1180 km. The road distance is 1490.2 km.
The best way to get from Astrakhan to Khiva without a car is to train and bus which takes 36h 3m and costs .
It takes approximately 12h 52m to get from Astrakhan to Khiva, including transfers.
Astrakhan to Khiva train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ), depart from Astrakhan station.
The best way to get from Astrakhan to Khiva is to fly which takes 12h 52m and costs $320 - $900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $150 and takes 36h 6m.
Khiva is 1h ahead of Astrakhan. It is currently 9:34 AM in Astrakhan and 10:34 AM in Khiva.
Astrakhan to Khiva train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ), arrive at Ganjuschkino station.
What companies run services between Astrakhan, Russia and Khiva, Uzbekistan?
Azimuth and Uzbekistan fly from Astrakhan/Narimanovo Airport (ASF) to Urgench International Airport (UGC) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Astrakhan to Khiva via Ganjuschkino and Urgench in around 36h 6m.
- Website
- uzairways.com
Flights from Astrakhan/Narimanovo Airport to Urgench International Airport via Ufa, Tashkent
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 57m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $320–850
Flights from Grozny Airport to Urgench International Airport via Tashkent
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 3m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $230–750
Flights from Grozny Airport to Urgench International Airport via Moscow Vnukovo
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–900
Flights from Atyrau Airport to Urgench International Airport via Tashkent
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $290–850
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- Russian Railways
Train from Astrahan 1 to Aksaraiskaia
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–27
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- $65–95
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- $8–11
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- $19–27
Train from Astrahan 1 to Hankala
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 18m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $18–45
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- $100–140
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- $18–25
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- $30–45
Train from Astrahan 1 to Aksaraiskaia
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–27
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- $65–95
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- $8–11
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- $19–27
Train from Astrahan 1 to Manas
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- $100–150
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- $19–26
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- $30–45
Bus from Nukus Kubla Bus station to Urgench Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Astrakhan to Khiva is 1490 km. It takes approximately 21h 11m to drive from Astrakhan to Khiva.
There are 158+ hotels available in Khiva.