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

The cheapest way to get from Karaganda to Aktau is to bus and train which costs $45 - $75 and takes 2 days 5h.

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

The fastest way to get from Karaganda to Aktau is to fly which takes 7h 1m and costs $230 - $1,200.

Is there a direct train between Karaganda and Aktau?

No, there is no direct train from Karaganda to Aktau. However, there are services departing from Karaganda Pass and arriving at Mangystau via Saksaul. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 27m.

How far is it from Karaganda to Aktau?

The distance between Karaganda and Aktau is 1857 km. The road distance is 2092.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Karaganda to Aktau without a car is to train which takes 38h 27m and costs $40 - $85.

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

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Karaganda to Aktau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karaganda to Aktau train from?

Karaganda to Aktau train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Karaganda Pass station.

Train or fly from Karaganda to Aktau?

The best way to get from Karaganda to Aktau is to fly which takes 7h 1m and costs $230 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 38h 27m.

Where does the Karaganda to Aktau train arrive?

Karaganda to Aktau train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Saksaul station.

Can I drive from Karaganda to Aktau?

Yes, the driving distance between Karaganda to Aktau is 2092 km. It takes approximately 40h 8m to drive from Karaganda to Aktau.

Where can I stay near Aktau?

There are 303+ hotels available in Aktau.

Karaganda to Aktau - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Karaganda to Aktau by plane, train, car, or bus

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Fly from Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport
best
1. Fly from Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF) to Aktau Airport (SCO)plane KGF - SCO
7h 1m
$234–1,118
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Karaganda Pass to Saksaultrain 066Ц
2. Take the train from Saksaul to Mangystautrain 077Т
38h 27m
$45–81
Drive 2,092.2 km
1. Drive from Karaganda to Aktaucar 2,092.2 km
40h 8m
$81–117
Train to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Karaganda Pass to Astana Nurly Zholtrain
2. Fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Aktau Airport (SCO)plane NQZ - SCO
8h 24m
$103–288
Bus, train via Kyzylorda
1. Take the bus from Karagandy Bus station to Kyzylordabus А250
2. Take the train from Kyzylorda to Mangystautrain 077Т
2d
$59–83
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Karagandy Bus station to Astana Saparzhai Bus stationbus 128
2. Take the train from Astana 1 to Mangystautrain 037Х
2d 5h
$45–74

Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF) to Aktau Airport (SCO) flights

6Weekly Planes

7h 35mAverage Duration

$108Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,856.7 km
Duration: 7h 1m

What companies run services between Karaganda, Kazakhstan and Aktau, Kazakhstan?

Flyr, World Ticket, and SCAT fly from Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF) to Aktau Airport (SCO) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Karaganda Pass to Aktau via Saksaul and Mangystau in around 38h 27m.

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