There are 4 ways to get from Nur-Sultan to Mangistau 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 52m$98–261Train
cheapest- Take the train from Astana 1 to Mangystautrain 037Х
2d 2h$38–60Drive 2,095.1 km
- Drive from Nur-Sultan to Mangistaucar 2,095.1 km
44h 20m$82–118Bus, train
- Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Kyzylordabus А250
- Take the train from Kyzylorda to Mangystautrain 077Т
2d 5h$55–76
Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Aktau Airport (SCO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nur-Sultan to Mangistau is to train which costs $35 - $60 and takes 2 days 2h.
The fastest way to get from Nur-Sultan to Mangistau is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $95 - $270.
No, there is no direct train from Nur-Sultan to Mangistau. 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 Mangistau is 1765 km. The road distance is 2095.1 km.
The best way to get from Nur-Sultan to Mangistau without a car is to train which takes 2 days 2h and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Nur-Sultan to Mangistau, including transfers.
Nur-Sultan to Mangistau train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Astana 1 station.
The best way to get from Nur-Sultan to Mangistau is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $95 - $270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 2 days 2h.
Nur-Sultan to Mangistau train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Mangystau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nur-Sultan to Mangistau is 2095 km. It takes approximately 44h 20m to drive from Nur-Sultan to Mangistau.
What companies run services between Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan and Mangistau, Kazakhstan?
SCAT, Flyr, and Air Astana fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Aktau Airport (SCO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) operates a train from Astana 1 to Mangystau 4 times a week. Tickets cost $38–60 and the journey takes 2d.
- Website
- scat.kz
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Aktau Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $90–180
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Aktau Airport via Shimkent
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $90–180
- Website
- flyr.com
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Aktau Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–320
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Aktau Airport via Atyrau
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Friday and Monday
- Estimated price
- $85–320
- Website
- airastana.com
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Aktau Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- When
- Friday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–600
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Astana 1 to Mangystau
- Ave. Duration
- 2d
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $38–60
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $38–41
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $50–60
Train from Kyzylorda to Mangystau
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–48
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $30–32
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $42–48
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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