There are 4 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
best- Fly from Astrakhan/Narimanovo Airport (ASF) to Urgench International Airport (UGC)plane ASF - UGC
11h 22m$267–559Train
cheapest- Take the train from Astrakhan to Ganjuschkinotrain 626Х
- Take the train from Ganjuschkino to Urgenchtrain 123F
36h 6m$76–142Train, 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$132–190
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 11h 22m and costs $260 - $600.
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 11h 22m 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 11h 22m and costs $260 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $150 and takes 36h 6m.
Khiva is 1h ahead of Astrakhan. It is currently 4:11 PM in Astrakhan and 5:11 PM 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?
Azerbaijan Airlines, Uzbekistan, and three other airlines fly from Astrakhan/Narimanovo Airport (ASF) to Urgench International Airport (UGC) 5 times 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 Baku Heydar Aliyev, Tashkent
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–800
- Website
- flyredwings.com
Flights from Astrakhan/Narimanovo Airport to Urgench International Airport via Moscow Sheremetyevo, Makhachkala
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Astrakhan/Narimanovo Airport to Urgench International Airport via Moscow Sheremetyevo, Kurumoch
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- Russian Railways
Train from Astrahan 1 to Aksaraiskaia
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–28
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- $65–100
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- $8–11
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- $20–28
- Phone
- +992 (37) 227 21 77
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.tj
Train from Aksarayskaya-1 to Nukus
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Book at
- Tajikistan Railways
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Astrakhan to Ganjuschkino
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $50–70
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $70–95
- Phone
- 1005
- [email protected]
- Website
- Uzbekistan Railways
Train from Ganjuschkino to Urgench
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Book at
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Schedules at
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Sleeper
- $22–24
- Coupe
- $32–35
- SV
- $59–65
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.
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