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

The cheapest way to get from Minsk to Aktau is to train via Kandyagash which costs $110 - $210 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 - $650.

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 Beineu. 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 3175.1 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 which takes 2 days 11h 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 - $650. Alternatively, you can train via Moscow, which costs and takes 2 days 21h.

What is the time difference between Minsk and Aktau?

Aktau is 2h ahead of Minsk. It is currently 8:14 AM in Minsk and 10:14 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 57m to drive from Minsk to Aktau.

Where can I stay near Aktau?

There are 257+ 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
$128–612
Train via Kandyagash
cheapest
1. Take the train from Minsk Vostochniy to Zhodzinatrain
2. Take the train from Zhodzina to Moscow Belorussky Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Paveletsky Rail Terminal to Kandagachtrain 318
4. Take the train from Kandagach to Mangystautrain
3d 5h
$117–205
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Minsk Central Bus Station to Salaryevo Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Salaryevo Bus Station to Volzhskybus
3. Take the train from Volzhsky to Beineutrain 330 / ...
4. Take the train from Beineu to Mangystautrain
2d 11h
Drive 3,175.1 km
1. Drive from Minsk to Aktaucar 3,175.1 km
42h 57m
$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 Beineutrain 424
3. Take the train from Beineu to Mangystautrain
2d 21h
Train
1. Take the train from Minsk Pas to Ryazhsk-1train
2. Take the train from Ryazhsk-1 to Beineutrain 424
3. Take the train from Beineu to Mangystautrain
3d 3h

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

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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 and Belavia Belarusian Airlines fly from Minsk National Airport (MSQ) to Aktau Airport (SCO) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Minsk Pas to Aktau via Moscow Belorussky Station, Belorusskaya, Paveletskaya, Paveletsky Rail Terminal, Beineu, and Mangystau in around 2d 21h.

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