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There are 7 ways to get from Moscow to Aktau by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Moscow Vnukovo

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    1. Fly from Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) to Aktau Airport (SCO)plane plane VKO - SCO
    10h 43m
    $169–483

  2. Train #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Paveletsky Rail Terminal to Kandagachtrain train 318
    2. Take the train from Kandagach to Mangystautrain train 037Х
    2d 14h
    $48–80

  3. Train via Верхний Баскунчак

    1. Take the train from Moskva Paveleckaia to Verhnii Baskunchaktrain train
    2. Take the train from Verkhniy Baskunchak to Qaraqalpaqstantrain train
    3. Take the train from Qaraqalpaqstan to Mangystautrain train
    2d 10h
    $78–135

  4. Drive 2,611.7 km

    1. Drive from Moscow to Aktaucar car 2,611.7 km
    34h 34m
    $214–309

  5. Fly from Sheremetyevo International Airport

    1. Fly from Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to Aktau Airport (SCO)plane plane SVO - SCO
    6h 34m
    $107–475

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Paveletsky Rail Terminal to Shalkartrain train 318
    2. Take the train from Shalkar to Mangystautrain train 077Т
    2d 13h
    $51–85

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Moscow Yuzhniye Vorota bus station to Saratovbus bus 338
    2. Take the bus from Saratov to Yershovbus bus 614
    3. Take the train from Ershov to Shalkartrain train
    4. Take the train from Shalkar to Mangystautrain train
    2d 15h
    $150–294

Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) to Aktau Airport (SCO) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration9h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$166Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,694 km
  • Duration: 10h 43m

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

Pegasus Airlines, Azerbaijan Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) to Aktau Airport (SCO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Moskva Paveleckaia to Aktau via Verhnii Baskunchak, Verkhniy Baskunchak, Qaraqalpaqstan, and Mangystau in around 2d 10h.

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