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

The cheapest way to get from Moscow to Aktau is to train via Kandyagash which costs $50 - $95 and takes 2 days 15h.

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

The fastest way to get from Moscow to Aktau is to fly which takes 6h 31m and costs $100 - $500.

Is there a direct train between Moscow and Aktau?

No, there is no direct train from Moscow to Aktau. However, there are services departing from Paveletsky Rail Terminal and arriving at Mangystau via Beineu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 13h.

How far is it from Moscow to Aktau?

The distance between Moscow and Aktau is 1694 km. The road distance is 2611.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Moscow to Aktau without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 0h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 45m to get from Moscow to Aktau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Moscow to Aktau train from?

Moscow to Aktau train services, operated by Tajikistan Railways, depart from Paveletsky Rail Terminal station.

Train or fly from Moscow to Aktau?

The best way to get from Moscow to Aktau is to fly which takes 10h 45m and costs $190 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 2 days 13h.

What is the time difference between Moscow and Aktau?

Aktau is 2h ahead of Moscow. It is currently 4:14 PM in Moscow and 6:14 PM in Aktau.

Where does the Moscow to Aktau train arrive?

Moscow to Aktau train services, operated by Tajikistan Railways, arrive at Beineu station.

Can I drive from Moscow to Aktau?

Yes, the driving distance between Moscow to Aktau is 2612 km. It takes approximately 34h 30m to drive from Moscow to Aktau.

Where can I stay near Aktau?

There are 265+ hotels available in Aktau.

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

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

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Fly from Moscow Vnukovo
best
1. Fly from Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) to Aktau Airport (SCO)plane VKO - SCO
10h 45m
$199–563
Train via Kandyagash
cheapest
1. Take the train from Paveletsky Rail Terminal to Kandagachtrain 318
2. Take the train from Kandagach to Mangystautrain 037Х
2d 15h
$55–92
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Moscow Varshavskaya Bus Station to Volzhskybus
2. Take the train from Volzhsky to Beineutrain 330 / ...
3. Take the train from Beineu to Mangystautrain
2d
Drive 2,611.7 km
1. Drive from Moscow to Aktaucar 2,611.7 km
34h 30m
$214–309
Fly from Sheremetyevo International Airport
1. Fly from Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to Aktau Airport (SCO)plane SVO - SCO
6h 31m
$107–495
Train
1. Take the train from Paveletsky Rail Terminal to Beineutrain 424
2. Take the train from Beineu to Mangystautrain 077Т / ...
2d 13h

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

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9h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,694 km
Duration: 10h 45m

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

Pegasus Airlines, Azerbaijan Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) to Aktau Airport (SCO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Paveletsky Rail Terminal to Aktau via Beineu and Mangystau in around 2d 13h.

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