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

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  1. Fly from Moscow Vnukovo

    best
    1. Fly from Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)plane plane VKO - NQZ
    6h 38m
    $173–554

  2. Train via Aktobe

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Paveletsky Rail Terminal to Aktobetrain train 318
    2. Take the train from Aktobe to Astana Nurly Zholtrain train 081Ц
    2d 11h
    $49–72

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Paveletsky Rail Terminal to Astana Nurly Zholtrain train 084Й
    2d 10h
    $219–410

  4. Drive 2,641.6 km

    1. Drive from Moscow to Astanacar car 2,641.6 km
    35h 16m
    $217–313

  5. Fly from Sheremetyevo International Airport

    1. Fly from Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)plane plane SVO - NQZ
    7h 28m
    $106–487

  6. Fly from Domodedovo International Airport

    1. Fly from Domodedovo International Airport (DME) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)plane plane DME - NQZ
    9h 37m
    $115–499

Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,355.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 38m

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

SCAT and Aeroflot Russian Airlines fly 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 $210–410 and the journey takes 2d 9h.

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