There are 4 ways to get from Khiva to Aktau by train, plane, or car
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Train to Nukus, fly
best- Take the train from Urgench to Nukustrain
- Fly from Nukus (NCU) to Aktau Airport (SCO)plane NCU - SCO
9h 21m$281–466Train
cheapest- Take the train from Urgench to Nukustrain 124F
- Take the train from Nukus to Mangystautrain 649F
27h 19m$36–60Drive 1,141.6 km
- Drive from Khiva to Aktaucar 1,141.6 km
14h 25m$101–146Fly from Urgench International Airport
- Fly from Urgench International Airport (UGC) to Aktau Airport (SCO)plane UGC - SCO
11h 26m$338–491
Nukus (NCU) to Aktau Airport (SCO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 train and fly which takes 9h 21m and costs $280 - $470.
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 922 km. The road distance is 1141.6 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 9h 21m 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 train which takes 27h 19m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $330 - $500 and takes 11h 26m.
Khiva to Aktau train services, operated by Uzbekistan Railways (OTY), arrive at Nukus station.
Yes, the driving distance between Khiva to Aktau is 1142 km. It takes approximately 14h 25m to drive from Khiva to Aktau.
What companies run services between Khiva, Uzbekistan and Aktau, Kazakhstan?
You can take a train from Khiva to Aktau via Urgench, Nukus, and Mangystau in around 27h 19m. Alternatively, Flyr, Air Astana, and two other airlines fly from Urgench International Airport (UGC) to Aktau Airport (SCO) once daily.
- Website
- unilode.com
Flights from Nukus to Aktau Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–220
Flights from Urgench International Airport to Aktau Airport via Tashkent, Nukus
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–550
- 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 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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