There are 7 ways to get from Novosibirsk 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 from Tolmachevo Airport
best- Fly from Tolmachevo Airport (OVB) to Aktau Airport (SCO)plane OVB - SCO
9h 42m$247–722Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Novosibirsk Bus station to Ekibastuzbus
- Take the train from Ekibastuz 1 to Mangystautrain 037Х
2d 20h$71–120Train
- Take the train from Novosibirsk Gl 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
2d 15h$83–243Bus, train via Kyzylorda
- 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
2d 22h$99–138Drive 3,223.5 km
- Drive from Novosibirsk to Aktaucar 3,223.5 km
2d$264–382Train to Kemerovo, fly
- Take the train from Novosibirsk Gl to Kemerovotrain
- Fly from Kemerovo (KEJ) to Aktau Airport (SCO)plane KEJ - SCO
16h 34m$234–949Train to Barnaul West Airport, fly
- Take the train from Novosibirsk Gl to Barnaultrain
- Fly from Barnaul West Airport (BAX) to Aktau Airport (SCO)plane BAX - SCO
16h 33m$233–898
Tolmachevo Airport (OVB) to Aktau Airport (SCO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Novosibirsk to Aktau is to bus and train which costs $70 - $120 and takes 2 days 20h.
The fastest way to get from Novosibirsk to Aktau is to fly which takes 9h 42m and costs $240 - $750.
No, there is no direct train from Novosibirsk to Aktau. However, there are services departing from Novosibirsk Gl and arriving at Mangystau via Petropavlovsk, Kokshetau-1 and Makat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 15h.
The distance between Novosibirsk and Aktau is 2615 km. The road distance is 3223.5 km.
The best way to get from Novosibirsk to Aktau without a car is to train which takes 2 days 15h and costs $80 - $250.
It takes approximately 9h 42m to get from Novosibirsk to Aktau, including transfers.
Novosibirsk to Aktau train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Novosibirsk Gl station.
The best way to get from Novosibirsk to Aktau is to fly which takes 9h 42m and costs $240 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $250 and takes 2 days 15h.
Aktau is 2h behind Novosibirsk. It is currently 4:12 AM in Novosibirsk and 2:12 AM in Aktau.
Novosibirsk to Aktau train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Petropavlovsk station.
What companies run services between Novosibirsk, Russia and Aktau, Kazakhstan?
S7 Airlines, SCAT, and two other airlines fly from Tolmachevo Airport (OVB) to Aktau Airport (SCO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Novosibirsk Gl to Aktau via Petropavlovsk, Kokshetau-1, Makat, and Mangystau in around 2d 15h.
- Website
- aeroflot.ru
Flights from Kemerovo to Aktau Airport via Moscow Sheremetyevo
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- When
- Friday, Sunday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Barnaul West Airport to Aktau Airport via Moscow Sheremetyevo
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–850
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- Russian Railways
Train from Novosibirsk Gl to Petropavlovsk
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- $140–200
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- $30–40
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- $45–65
Train from Novosibirsk Gl to Kemerovo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–40
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- $85–130
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- $14–19
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- $27–40
Train from Novosibirsk Gl to Barnaul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–35
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- $80–120
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- $12–17
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- $24–35
- Phone
- 8-800-775-45-73
- Website
- 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 Novosibirsk Bus station to Ekibastuz
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- avtovokzaly.ru
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Yes, the driving distance between Novosibirsk to Aktau is 3223 km. It takes approximately 2 days 0h to drive from Novosibirsk to Aktau.
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