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How to get fromMagnitogorsk to Aktauby plane, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Magnitogorsk International Airport (MQF) to Aktau Airport (SCO)plane plane MQF - SCO
    11h 49m
    $160–712

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Magnitogorsk Bus station to Orenburg Bus stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Orenburg to Kandagachtrain train 305
    3. Take the train from Kandagach to Mangystautrain train
    45h 22m
    $55–88

  3. Bus, train via Beyneu

    1. Take the bus from Magnitogorsk Bus station to Orenburg Bus stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Orenburg to Beineutrain train 424
    3. Take the train from Beineu to Mangystautrain train
    42h 54m

  4. Drive  1,655.7 km

    1. Drive from Magnitogorsk to Aktaucar car 1,655.7 km
    25h 52m
    $136–196

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Magnitogorsk Bus station to Orenburg Bus stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Orenburg Bus station to Aktobe Bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Aktobe to Kandagachtrain train
    4. Take the train from Kandagach to Mangystautrain train
    45h 54m
    $66–109

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Magnitogorsk Pass to Kartaly-1train train
    2. Take the train from Cartaly 1 to Orenburgtrain train
    3. Take the train from Orenburg to Beineutrain train 424
    4. Take the train from Beineu to Mangystautrain train
    47h 52m

Magnitogorsk International Airport (MQF) to Aktau Airport (SCO) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration15h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$151Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,248.8 km
  • Duration: 11h 49m

What companies run services between Magnitogorsk, Russia and Aktau, Kazakhstan?

Aeroflot Russian Airlines flies from Magnitogorsk International Airport (MQF) to Aktau Airport (SCO) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Magnitogorsk to Aktau via Magnitogorsk Pass, Kartaly-1, Cartaly 1, Orenburg, Beineu, and Mangystau in around 47h 52m.

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