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How to get fromElista to Atyrauby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Elista to Atyrau by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train via Aqköl

    best
    1. Take the bus from Elista to Astrakhan Bus stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Astrahan 1 to Aksaraiskaiatrain train
    3. Take the train from Aksarayskaya-1 to Ganjuschkinotrain train 330 / ...
    4. Take the train from Ganjuschkino to Atyrautrain train 330 / ...
    13h 53m

  2. Drive  701.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elista to Atyraucar car 701.6 km
    9h 31m
    $58–83

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Elista to Astrakhan Bus stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Astrakhan to Atyrautrain train 626Х
    17h 13m
    $80–147

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  • Distance: 693.1 km
  • Duration: 13h 53m

What companies run services between Elista, Russia and Atyrau, Kazakhstan?

There is no direct connection from Elista to Atyrau. However, you can take the bus to Astrakhan Bus station, walk to Astrahan 1, take the train to Aksaraiskaia, walk to Aksarayskaya-1, take the train to Ganjuschkino, take the train to Atyrau, then take the taxi to Atyrau. Alternatively, you can drive from Elista to Atyrau in around 9h 31m.

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