There are 5 ways to get from Novosibirsk to Aktobe by plane, bus, 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
best- Fly from Tolmachevo Airport (OVB) to Aktobe International Airport (AKX)plane OVB - AKX
10h$213–568Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Novosibirsk Bus station to Astana Saparzhai Bus stationbus
- Take the train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Aktobetrain 081Т
40h 42m$53–84Drive 2,034.6 km
- Drive from Novosibirsk to Aktobecar 2,034.6 km
29h 40m$167–241Train via Petropavl
- Take the train from Novosibirsk Gl to Petropavlovsktrain
- Take the train from Petropavlovsk to Kokshetau-1train
- Take the train from Kokshetau-1 to Kandagachtrain
- Take the train from Kandagach to Aktobetrain
43h 4m$104–307Train
- Take the train from Novosibirsk-Glavny to Semeytrain
- Take the train from Semey to Nikeltautrain
- Take the train from Nikeltau to Aktobetrain
2d 15h$112–212
Novosibirsk to Aktobe by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Novosibirsk to Aktobe is to bus and train which costs $50 - $85 and takes 40h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Novosibirsk to Aktobe is to fly which takes 10h and costs $210 - $600.
No, there is no direct train from Novosibirsk to Aktobe. However, there are services departing from Novosibirsk Gl and arriving at Aktobe via Petropavlovsk, Kokshetau-1 and Kandagach. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 4m.
The distance between Novosibirsk and Aktobe is 1811 km. The road distance is 2034.6 km.
The best way to get from Novosibirsk to Aktobe without a car is to bus and train which takes 40h 42m and costs $50 - $85.
It takes approximately 10h to get from Novosibirsk to Aktobe, including transfers.
Novosibirsk to Aktobe train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Novosibirsk Gl station.
The best way to get from Novosibirsk to Aktobe is to fly which takes 10h and costs $210 - $600. Alternatively, you can train via Petropavl, which costs $100 - $310 and takes 43h 4m.
Aktobe is 2h behind Novosibirsk. It is currently 4:28 AM in Novosibirsk and 2:28 AM in Aktobe.
Novosibirsk to Aktobe train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Petropavlovsk station.
What companies run services between Novosibirsk, Russia and Aktobe, Kazakhstan?
SCAT, Qazaq Air, and two other airlines fly from Tolmachevo Airport (OVB) to Aktobe International Airport (AKX) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Novosibirsk Gl to Aktobe via Petropavlovsk, Kokshetau-1, and Kandagach in around 43h 4m.
- Website
- scat.kz
Flights from Tolmachevo Airport to Aktobe International Airport via Shimkent
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $270–750
Flights from Tolmachevo Airport to Aktobe International Airport via Almaty
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–800
- Website
- flyqazaq.com
Flights from Tolmachevo Airport to Aktobe International Airport via Nur-Sultan
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–550
- Website
- airastana.com
Flights from Tolmachevo Airport to Aktobe International Airport via Nur-Sultan
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–700
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Aktobe
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $50–70
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $35–55
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $19–28
Train from Kandagach to Aktobe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $21–29
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $10–15
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $2–4
Train from Nikeltau to Aktobe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $23–35
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $13–19
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $4–6
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- eng.rzd.ru
Train from Novosibirsk Gl to Petropavlovsk
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- $140–200
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- $30–40
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- $45–65
- Phone
- +7 (717) 260-66-60
- [email protected]
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Petropavlovsk to Kokshetau-1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $55–80
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $75–110
Train from Kandagach to Aktobe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $50–70
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $70–100
Train from Novosibirsk-Glavny to Semey
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $80–120
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $110–160
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Kokshetau-1 to Kandagach
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 58m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $23–35
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $16–23
Train from Kandagach to Aktobe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $5–7
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $5–8
Train from Semey to Nikeltau
- Ave. Duration
- 38h 46m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $35–50
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $25–35
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Kandagach to Aktobe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- Phone
- 1005
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.uz
Train from Kandagach to Aktobe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://railway.uz/en/
- Book at
- https://eticket.railway.uz/en/home
- Schedules at
- https://eticket.railway.uz/en/pages/schedule
- Sleeper
- $9–10
- Coupe
- $11–13
- SV
- $18–20
- Phone
- +996 (312) 30 02 09
- Website
- railway.kg
Train from Kandagach to Aktobe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://railway.kg/?lang=en
- Book at
- https://ticket.railway.kg/
- Phone
- 8-800-775-45-73
- Website
- avtovokzaly.ru
Bus from Novosibirsk Bus station to Astana Saparzhai Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- avtovokzaly.ru
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