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

The cheapest way to get from Dushanbe to Aktau is to bus and drive and train which costs $60 - $80 and takes 2 days 3h.

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

The fastest way to get from Dushanbe to Aktau is to fly which takes 6h 57m and costs $270 - $800.

Is there a direct train between Dushanbe and Aktau?

No, there is no direct train from Dushanbe to Aktau. However, there are services departing from Dushanbe and arriving at Mangystau via Beineu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 53m.

How far is it from Dushanbe to Aktau?

The distance between Dushanbe and Aktau is 1620 km. The road distance is 2051.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Dushanbe to Aktau without a car is to train which takes 43h 53m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Dushanbe to Aktau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dushanbe to Aktau train from?

Dushanbe to Aktau train services, operated by Tajikistan Railways, depart from Dushanbe station.

Train or fly from Dushanbe to Aktau?

The best way to get from Dushanbe to Aktau is to fly which takes 6h 57m and costs $270 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 43h 53m.

Where does the Dushanbe to Aktau train arrive?

Dushanbe to Aktau train services, operated by Tajikistan Railways, arrive at Beineu station.

Can I drive from Dushanbe to Aktau?

Yes, the driving distance between Dushanbe to Aktau is 2051 km. It takes approximately 27h 32m to drive from Dushanbe to Aktau.

Where can I stay near Aktau?

There are 279+ hotels available in Aktau.

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

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Dushanbe International Airport (DYU) to Aktau Airport (SCO)plane DYU - SCO
6h 57m
$277–754
Bus, drive, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Asian Express Terminal to Shahristanbus
2. Drive from Shahristan to Zomincar
3. Take the bus from Zomin to Tashkent bus stationbus
4. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Nukus Kubla Bus stationbus
5. Take the train from Nukus to Mangystautrain
2d 3h
$60–77
Train
1. Take the train from Dushanbe to Beineutrain 329
2. Take the train from Beineu to Mangystautrain 077Т / ...
43h 53m
Drive 2,051.4 km
1. Drive from Dushanbe to Aktaucar 2,051.4 km
27h 32m
$80–115
Train #2
1. Take the train from Dushanbe to Beineutrain 319 / ...
2. Take the train from Beineu to Mangystautrain 077Т / ...
43h 53m

Dushanbe International Airport (DYU) to Aktau Airport (SCO) flights

14Weekly Planes

7h 48mAverage Duration

$270Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,620.3 km
Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Dushanbe, Tajikistan and Aktau, Kazakhstan?

Air Astana, Somon Air, and three other airlines fly from Dushanbe International Airport (DYU) to Aktau Airport (SCO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dushanbe to Aktau via Beineu and Mangystau in around 43h 53m.

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