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

The cheapest way to get from Minsk to Aktau is to train which costs $75 - $150 and takes 3 days 5h.

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

The fastest way to get from Minsk to Aktau is to fly which takes 10h 40m and costs $120 - $600.

Is there a direct train between Minsk and Aktau?

No, there is no direct train from Minsk to Aktau. However, there are services departing from Minsk Pas and arriving at Mangystau via Belorusskaya, Paveletsky Rail Terminal and Shalkar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 21h.

How far is it from Minsk to Aktau?

The distance between Minsk and Aktau is 2084 km. The road distance is 3175.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Minsk to Aktau without a car is to bus and train via Voronezh which takes 2 days 21h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 40m to get from Minsk to Aktau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Minsk to Aktau train from?

Minsk to Aktau train services, operated by Russian Railways (Lastochka Trains), depart from Minsk Pas station.

Train or fly from Minsk to Aktau?

The best way to get from Minsk to Aktau is to fly which takes 10h 40m and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can train via Moscow, which costs $95 - $180 and takes 2 days 21h.

What is the time difference between Minsk and Aktau?

Aktau is 2h ahead of Minsk. It is currently 7:48 AM in Minsk and 9:48 AM in Aktau.

Where does the Minsk to Aktau train arrive?

Minsk to Aktau train services, operated by Russian Railways (Lastochka Trains), arrive at Moscow Belorussky Station.

Can I drive from Minsk to Aktau?

Yes, the driving distance between Minsk to Aktau is 3175 km. It takes approximately 42h 59m to drive from Minsk to Aktau.

Where can I stay near Aktau?

There are 285+ hotels available in Aktau.

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

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Minsk National Airport (MSQ) to Aktau Airport (SCO)plane MSQ - SCO
10h 40m
$128–561
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Minsk Pas to Morshansktrain
2. Take the train from Morshansk to Kandagachtrain 318
3. Take the train from Kandagach to Mangystautrain
3d 5h
$78–145
Bus, train via Voronezh
1. Take the bus from Mahilyowskaya to Maryina Horkabus
2. Take the train from Puhovichi to Voronezh-1train
3. Take the bus from Voronezh station to Volgograd Bus stationbus
4. Take the train from Volgograd-1 to Beineutrain 320
5. Take the train from Beineu to Mangystautrain
2d 21h
Drive 3,175.2 km
1. Drive from Minsk to Aktaucar 3,175.2 km
42h 59m
$278–401
Train via Moscow
1. Take the train from Minsk Pas to Moscow Belorussky Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Paveletsky Rail Terminal to Shalkartrain 318
3. Take the train from Shalkar to Mangystautrain
2d 21h
$96–172
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Minsk Central Bus Station to Salaryevo Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Salaryevo Bus Station to Saratovbus
3. Take the train from Saratov 1 Pass to Shalkartrain
4. Take the train from Shalkar to Mangystautrain
2d 22h
$189–370

Minsk National Airport (MSQ) to Aktau Airport (SCO) flights

10Weekly Planes

8h 55mAverage Duration

$129Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,083.7 km
Duration: 10h 40m

What companies run services between Minsk, Belarus and Aktau, Kazakhstan?

Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Belavia Belarusian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Minsk National Airport (MSQ) to Aktau Airport (SCO) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Minsk Pas to Aktau via Moscow Belorussky Station, Belorusskaya, Paveletskaya, Paveletsky Rail Terminal, Shalkar, and Mangystau in around 2d 21h.

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