There are 3 ways to get from Khiva to Aktau by plane, train, or car
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Urgench International Airport (UGC) to Aktau Airport (SCO) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Khiva to Aktau is to train which costs $35 - $65 and takes 27h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Khiva to Aktau is to drive which takes 14h 24m and costs $100 - $150.
No, there is no direct train from Khiva to Aktau. However, there are services departing from Khiva and arriving at Mangystau via Urgench and Nukus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 19m.
The distance between Khiva and Aktau is 880 km. The road distance is 1141.2 km.
The best way to get from Khiva to Aktau without a car is to train which takes 27h 19m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 15h 56m to get from Khiva to Aktau, including transfers.
Khiva to Aktau train services, operated by Uzbekistan Railways (OTY), depart from Urgench station.
The best way to get from Khiva to Aktau is to fly which takes 15h 56m and costs $360 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 27h 19m.
Khiva to Aktau train services, operated by Uzbekistan Railways (OTY), arrive at Nukus station.
Yes, the driving distance between Khiva to Aktau is 1141 km. It takes approximately 14h 24m to drive from Khiva to Aktau.
What companies run services between Khiva, Uzbekistan and Aktau, Kazakhstan?
Unilode, Uzbekistan, and three other airlines fly from Urgench International Airport (UGC) to Aktau Airport (SCO) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Khiva to Aktau via Urgench, Nukus, and Mangystau in around 27h 19m.
- Website
- unilode.com
Flights from Urgench International Airport to Aktau Airport via Tashkent, Nukus
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 57m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $250–850
- Website
- flyr.com
Flights from Urgench International Airport to Aktau Airport via Tashkent, Baku Heydar Aliyev
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 52m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $290–850
- Website
- azal.az
Flights from Urgench International Airport to Aktau Airport via Tashkent, Baku Heydar Aliyev
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $320–950
- Phone
- 1005
- [email protected]
- Website
- Uzbekistan Railways
Train from Urgench to Nukus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Book at
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Schedules at
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Sleeper
- $9–11
- Coupe
- $12–14
- SV
- $20–22
Train from Nukus to Mangystau
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Website
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Book at
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Schedules at
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Sleeper
- $18–20
- Coupe
- $26–28
- SV
- $47–51
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