There are 6 ways to get from Moscow to Astana by plane, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Moscow Vnukovo
best- Fly from Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)plane VKO - NQZ
6h 38m$163–495Train via Aktobe
cheapest- Take the train from Paveletsky Rail Terminal to Aktobetrain 318
- Take the train from Aktobe to Astana Nurly Zholtrain 081Ц
2d 11h$52–73Train
- Take the train from Paveletsky Rail Terminal to Astana Nurly Zholtrain 084Й
2d 9h$192–348Drive 2,641.6 km
- Drive from Moscow to Astanacar 2,641.6 km
35h 16m$217–313Fly from Sheremetyevo International Airport
- Fly from Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)plane SVO - NQZ
7h 28m$106–477Fly from Domodedovo International Airport
- Fly from Domodedovo International Airport (DME) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)plane DME - NQZ
9h 42m$105–489
Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Moscow to Astana is to train via Aktobe which costs $50 - $75 and takes 2 days 11h.
The fastest way to get from Moscow to Astana is to fly which takes 6h 38m and costs $160 - $500.
No, there is no direct train from Moscow to Astana. However, there are services departing from Paveletsky Rail Terminal and arriving at Astana Nurly Zhol via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 9h.
The distance between Moscow and Astana is 2355 km. The road distance is 2641.6 km.
The best way to get from Moscow to Astana without a car is to train which takes 2 days 9h and costs $190 - $350.
It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Moscow to Astana, including transfers.
Moscow to Astana train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ), depart from Paveletsky Rail Terminal station.
The best way to get from Moscow to Astana is to fly which takes 6h 38m and costs $160 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $350 and takes 2 days 9h.
Astana is 2h ahead of Moscow. It is currently 3:53 AM in Moscow and 5:53 AM in Astana.
Moscow to Astana train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ), arrive at Astana Nurly Zhol station.
What companies run services between Moscow, Russia and Astana, Kazakhstan?
SCAT flies from Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) once daily. Alternatively, Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ) operates a train from Paveletsky Rail Terminal to Astana Nurly Zhol twice a week. Tickets cost $190–350 and the journey takes 2d 9h.
- Website
- aeroflot.ru
Flights from Sheremetyevo International Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Paveletsky Rail Terminal to Astana Nurly Zhol
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 9h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $190–350
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $190–260
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $270–350
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Yes, the driving distance between Moscow to Astana is 2642 km. It takes approximately 35h 16m to drive from Moscow to Astana.
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