There are 5 ways to get from Kokshetau to Aktau by plane, train, car, or bus
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Fly from Kokshetau Airport
best- Fly from Kokshetau Airport (KOV) to Aktau Airport (SCO)plane KOV - SCO
3h$113–276Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kokshetau-1 to Makattrain 047Ц
- Take the train from Makat to Mangystautrain 037Х
45h$49–80Drive 2,290.9 km
- Drive from Kokshetau to Aktaucar 2,290.9 km
34h 45m$89–129Train to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Kokshetau-1 to Astana Nurly Zholtrain
- Fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Aktau Airport (SCO)plane NQZ - SCO
9h 42m$109–340Train, bus
- Take the train from Kokshetau-1 to Astana 1train
- Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Kyzylordabus
- Take the train from Kyzylorda to Mangystautrain
2d 10h$68–104
Kokshetau Airport (KOV) to Aktau Airport (SCO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kokshetau to Aktau is to train which costs $45 - $80 and takes 45h.
The fastest way to get from Kokshetau to Aktau is to fly which takes 3h and costs $110 - $280.
No, there is no direct train from Kokshetau to Aktau. However, there are services departing from Kokshetau-1 and arriving at Mangystau via Makat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h.
The distance between Kokshetau and Aktau is 1758 km. The road distance is 2290.9 km.
The best way to get from Kokshetau to Aktau without a car is to train which takes 45h and costs $45 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Kokshetau to Aktau, including transfers.
Kokshetau to Aktau train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Kokshetau-1 station.
The best way to get from Kokshetau to Aktau is to fly which takes 3h and costs $110 - $280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 45h.
Kokshetau to Aktau train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Makat station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kokshetau to Aktau is 2291 km. It takes approximately 34h 45m to drive from Kokshetau to Aktau.
What companies run services between Kokshetau, Kazakhstan and Aktau, Kazakhstan?
SCAT flies from Kokshetau Airport (KOV) to Aktau Airport (SCO) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kokshetau-1 to Aktau via Makat and Mangystau in around 45h.
- Website
- scat.kz
Flights from Kokshetau Airport to Aktau Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $100–260
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Aktau Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Aktau Airport via Shimkent
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- flyr.com
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Aktau Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–220
- Website
- airastana.com
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Aktau Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–550
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Kokshetau-1 to Makat
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–44
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $27–29
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $39–44
Train from Makat to Mangystau
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–29
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $16–18
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $25–29
Train from Kokshetau-1 to Astana Nurly Zhol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–21
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $11–12
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $18–21
Train from Kokshetau-1 to Astana 1
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–21
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $11–12
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $18–21
Train from Kyzylorda to Mangystau
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–48
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $30–32
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $43–48
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Kokshetau-1 to Astana Nurly Zhol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $55–80
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $85–110
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Kokshetau-1 to Astana 1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $23–35
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $14–19
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $6–9
Bus from Saparzhai bus station to Kyzylorda
- Ave. Duration
- 22h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25
- Website
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
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