There are 4 ways to get from Nukus to Mangistau by plane, 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 from Nukus
best- Fly from Nukus (NCU) to Aktau Airport (SCO)plane NCU - SCO
2h 8m$289–482Train
cheapest- Take the train from Nukus to Mangystautrain 649F
21h 4m$18–28Drive 971.4 km
- Drive from Nukus to Mangistaucar 971.4 km
11h 47m$86–124Train to Urgench International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Nukus to Urgenchtrain
- Fly from Urgench International Airport (UGC) to Aktau Airport (SCO)plane UGC - SCO
18h 33m$379–826
Nukus to Mangistau by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nukus to Mangistau is to train which costs $18 - $28 and takes 21h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Nukus to Mangistau is to fly which takes 2h 8m and costs $280 - $490.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nukus and arriving at Mangystau. Services depart three times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 21h 4m.
The distance between Nukus and Mangistau is 744 km. The road distance is 971.4 km.
The best way to get from Nukus to Mangistau without a car is to train which takes 21h 4m and costs $18 - $28.
It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Nukus to Mangistau, including transfers.
Nukus to Mangistau train services, operated by Uzbekistan Railways (OTY), depart from Nukus station.
The best way to get from Nukus to Mangistau is to fly which takes 2h 8m and costs $280 - $490. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $18 - $28 and takes 21h 4m.
Nukus to Mangistau train services, operated by Uzbekistan Railways (OTY), arrive at Mangystau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nukus to Mangistau is 971 km. It takes approximately 11h 47m to drive from Nukus to Mangistau.
What companies run services between Nukus, Uzbekistan and Mangistau, Kazakhstan?
Unilode flies from Nukus (NCU) to Aktau Airport (SCO) once a week. Alternatively, Uzbekistan Railways (OTY) operates a train from Nukus to Mangystau 3 times a week. Tickets cost $18–28 and the journey takes 21h 4m.
- Website
- unilode.com
Flights from Nukus to Aktau Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–210
Flights from Urgench International Airport to Aktau Airport via Tashkent, Nukus
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 57m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $250–900
- Website
- flyr.com
Flights from Urgench International Airport to Aktau Airport via Tashkent, Baku Heydar Aliyev
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 52m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $310–850
- Website
- azal.az
Flights from Urgench International Airport to Aktau Airport via Tashkent, Baku Heydar Aliyev
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $340–950
- Phone
- 1005
- [email protected]
- Website
- Uzbekistan Railways
Train from Nukus to Mangystau
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Website
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Book at
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Schedules at
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Sleeper
- $18–20
- Coupe
- $26–28
- SV
- $47–51
Train from Nukus to Urgench
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Book at
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Schedules at
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Sleeper
- $9–11
- Coupe
- $12–14
- SV
- $20–22
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