There are 5 ways to get from Novokuznetsk to Aktau by plane, train, bus, 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
best- Fly from Novokuznetsk Spichenkovo (NOZ) to Aktau Airport (SCO)plane NOZ - SCO
11h$223–916Train via Petropavl
cheapest- Take the train from Novokuzneck to Petropavlovsktrain
- Take the train from Petropavlovsk to Kokshetau-1train
- Take the train from Kokshetau-1 to Makattrain
- Take the train from Makat to Mangystautrain
3d 3h$96–261Bus, train
- Take the bus from Novokuznetsk Bus station to Novosibirsk Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Novosibirsk Bus station to Karagandy Bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Karagandy Bus station to Kyzylordabus
- Take the train from Kyzylorda to Mangystautrain
3d 5h$113–163Drive 3,587 km
- Drive from Novokuznetsk to Aktaucar 3,587 km
2d 5h$294–425Train
- Take the train from Novokuzneck to Barnaultrain
- Take the train from Barnaul to Semeytrain
- Take the train from Semey to Mangystautrain
3d 13h$124–247
Novokuznetsk Spichenkovo (NOZ) to Aktau Airport (SCO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Novokuznetsk to Aktau is to train via Petropavl which costs $95 - $270 and takes 3 days 3h.
The fastest way to get from Novokuznetsk to Aktau is to fly which takes 11h and costs $220 - $950.
No, there is no direct train from Novokuznetsk to Aktau. However, there are services departing from Novokuzneck and arriving at Mangystau via Petropavlovsk, Kokshetau-1 and Makat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 3h.
The distance between Novokuznetsk and Aktau is 2854 km. The road distance is 3587 km.
The best way to get from Novokuznetsk to Aktau without a car is to train via Petropavl which takes 3 days 3h and costs $95 - $270.
It takes approximately 11h to get from Novokuznetsk to Aktau, including transfers.
Novokuznetsk to Aktau train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Novokuzneck station.
The best way to get from Novokuznetsk to Aktau is to fly which takes 11h and costs $220 - $950. Alternatively, you can train via Petropavl, which costs $95 - $270 and takes 3 days 3h.
Aktau is 2h behind Novokuznetsk. It is currently 8:25 PM in Novokuznetsk and 6:25 PM in Aktau.
Novokuznetsk to Aktau train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Petropavlovsk station.
What companies run services between Novokuznetsk, Russia and Aktau, Kazakhstan?
Aeroflot Russian Airlines and Smartavia fly from Novokuznetsk Spichenkovo (NOZ) to Aktau Airport (SCO) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Novokuzneck to Aktau via Petropavlovsk, Kokshetau-1, Makat, and Mangystau in around 3d 3h.
- Website
- aeroflot.ru
Flights from Novokuznetsk Spichenkovo to Aktau Airport via Moscow Sheremetyevo
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 42m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- Russian Railways
Train from Novokuzneck to Petropavlovsk
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- $180–260
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- $40–55
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- $55–85
Train from Novokuzneck to Barnaul
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–40
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- $85–120
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- $13–18
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- $25–40
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Petropavlovsk to Kokshetau-1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $9–11
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $16–19
Train from Kokshetau-1 to Makat
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–44
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $27–29
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $39–44
Train from Makat to Mangystau
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $16–18
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $25–28
Train from Kyzylorda to Mangystau
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–48
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $29–32
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $42–48
Train from Semey to Mangystau
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 17h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $48–75
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $48–52
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $65–75
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Petropavlovsk to Kokshetau-1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $19–26
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $9–12
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $5–7
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Petropavlovsk to Kokshetau-1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $50–75
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $75–100
Train from Barnaul to Semey
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $60–90
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $90–130
- Phone
- 8-800-775-45-73
- Website
- avtovokzaly.ru
Bus from Novokuznetsk Bus station to Novosibirsk Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Schedules at
- avtovokzaly.ru
Bus from Novosibirsk Bus station to Karagandy Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- avtovokzaly.ru
Bus from Karagandy Bus station to Kyzylorda
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25
- Website
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
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Yes, the driving distance between Novokuznetsk to Aktau is 3587 km. It takes approximately 2 days 5h to drive from Novokuznetsk to Aktau.
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