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There are 7 ways to get from Bishkek to Aktau by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Almaty International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Aktau Airport (SCO)plane plane ALA - SCO
    10h 20m
    $113–228

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Tashkent bus stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Nukus Kubla Bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Nukus to Mangystautrain train
    2d 7h
    $62–80

  3. Train via Shalkar

    1. Take the train from Bischkek 2 to Shalkartrain train 317
    2. Take the train from Shalkar to Mangystautrain train 077Т
    2d 2h

  4. Drive  2,611.1 km

    1. Drive from Bishkek to Aktaucar car 2,611.1 km
    35h 57m
    $195–282

  5. Train to Taraz Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bischkek 2 to Taraztrain train
    2. Fly from Taraz Airport (DMB) to Aktau Airport (SCO)plane plane DMB - SCO
    14h 46m

  6. Train to Shymkent International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bischkek 2 to Shymkenttrain train
    2. Fly from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Aktau Airport (SCO)plane plane CIT - SCO
    16h 36m

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Bischkek 2 to Chutrain train 405
    2. Take the train from Chu to Mangystautrain train 077Т
    2d 8h

Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Aktau Airport (SCO) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration4h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,358.9 km
  • Duration: 10h 20m

What companies run services between Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan and Aktau, Kazakhstan?

You can take a train from Bischkek 2 to Aktau via Shalkar and Mangystau in around 2d 2h.

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