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

The cheapest way to get from Moscow to Mangistau is to train which costs $40 - $75 and takes 2 days 13h.

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

The fastest way to get from Moscow to Mangistau is to fly which takes 6h 40m and costs $100 - $480.

Is there a direct train between Moscow and Mangistau?

No, there is no direct train from Moscow to Mangistau. However, there are services departing from Moskva Paveleckaia and arriving at Mangystau via Verkhniy Baskunchak and Qaraqalpaqstan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 10h.

How far is it from Moscow to Mangistau?

The distance between Moscow and Mangistau is 1698 km. The road distance is 2602.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Moscow to Mangistau without a car is to train via Верхний Баскунчак which takes 2 days 10h and costs $70 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 10h 50m to get from Moscow to Mangistau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Moscow to Mangistau train from?

Moscow to Mangistau train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Moskva Paveleckaia station.

Train or fly from Moscow to Mangistau?

The best way to get from Moscow to Mangistau is to fly which takes 10h 50m and costs $170 - $490. Alternatively, you can train via Верхний Баскунчак, which costs $70 - $130 and takes 2 days 10h.

Where does the Moscow to Mangistau train arrive?

Moscow to Mangistau train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Verhnii Baskunchak station.

Can I drive from Moscow to Mangistau?

Yes, the driving distance between Moscow to Mangistau is 2602 km. It takes approximately 34h 26m to drive from Moscow to Mangistau.

Where can I stay near Mangistau?

There are 281+ hotels available in Mangistau.

Moscow to Mangistau - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

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

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Fly from Moscow Vnukovo
best
1. Fly from Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) to Aktau Airport (SCO)plane VKO - SCO
10h 50m
$170–485
Train #2
cheapest
1. Take the train from Paveletsky Rail Terminal to Kandagachtrain 318
2. Take the train from Kandagach to Mangystautrain 037Х
2d 13h
$43–73
Train via Верхний Баскунчак
1. Take the train from Moskva Paveleckaia to Verhnii Baskunchaktrain
2. Take the train from Verkhniy Baskunchak to Qaraqalpaqstantrain
3. Take the train from Qaraqalpaqstan to Mangystautrain
2d 10h
$73–128
Drive 2,602.4 km
1. Drive from Moscow to Mangistaucar 2,602.4 km
34h 26m
$214–308
Fly from Sheremetyevo International Airport
1. Fly from Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to Aktau Airport (SCO)plane SVO - SCO
6h 40m
$108–477
Train
1. Take the train from Paveletsky Rail Terminal to Shalkartrain 318
2. Take the train from Shalkar to Mangystautrain 077Т
2d 13h
$46–78
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Moscow Yuzhniye Vorota bus station to Saratovbus 338
2. Take the bus from Saratov to Yershovbus 614
3. Take the train from Ershov to Shalkartrain
4. Take the train from Shalkar to Mangystautrain
2d 15h
$145–287

Moscow to Mangistau by train

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Distance: 1,698.5 km
Duration: 10h 50m

What companies run services between Moscow, Russia and Mangistau, 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 Mangystau via Verhnii Baskunchak, Verkhniy Baskunchak, and Qaraqalpaqstan in around 2d 10h.

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