There are 4 ways to get from Nur-Sultan to Aktau by plane, train, car, or bus
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 Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Aktau Airport (SCO)plane NQZ - SCO
4h 38m$97–229Train
cheapest- Take the train from Astana 1 to Mangystautrain 037Х
2d 2h$44–68Drive 2,104.2 km
- Drive from Nur-Sultan to Aktaucar 2,104.2 km
44h 31m$82–118Bus, train
- Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Kyzylordabus А250
- Take the train from Kyzylorda to Mangystautrain 077Т
2d 5h$61–84
Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Aktau Airport (SCO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nur-Sultan to Aktau is to train which costs $40 - $70 and takes 2 days 2h.
The fastest way to get from Nur-Sultan to Aktau is to fly which takes 4h 38m and costs $95 - $230.
No, there is no direct train from Nur-Sultan to Aktau. However, there are services departing from Astana 1 and arriving at Mangystau via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.
The distance between Nur-Sultan and Aktau is 1760 km. The road distance is 2104.2 km.
The best way to get from Nur-Sultan to Aktau without a car is to train which takes 2 days 2h and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Nur-Sultan to Aktau, including transfers.
Nur-Sultan to Aktau train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Astana 1 station.
The best way to get from Nur-Sultan to Aktau is to fly which takes 4h 38m and costs $95 - $230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 2 days 2h.
Nur-Sultan to Aktau train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Mangystau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nur-Sultan to Aktau is 2104 km. It takes approximately 44h 31m to drive from Nur-Sultan to Aktau.
What companies run services between Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan and Aktau, Kazakhstan?
SCAT, Flyr, and two other airlines fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Aktau Airport (SCO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) operates a train from Astana 1 to Mangystau 4 times a week. Tickets cost $39–65 and the journey takes 2d.
- Website
- scat.kz
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Aktau Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–210
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Aktau Airport via Shimkent
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–210
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Astana 1 to Mangystau
- Ave. Duration
- 2d
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $39–65
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $39–42
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $55–65
Train from Kyzylorda to Mangystau
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–49
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $30–33
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $43–49
Bus from Saparzhai bus station to Kyzylorda
- Ave. Duration
- 22h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25
- Website
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
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