What is the cheapest way to get from Orenburg to Aktau?

The cheapest way to get from Orenburg to Aktau is to train via Kandyagash which costs $30 - $55 and takes 33h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Orenburg to Aktau?

The fastest way to get from Orenburg to Aktau is to bus and train and fly which takes 9h 34m and costs $90 - $300.

Is there a direct train between Orenburg and Aktau?

No, there is no direct train from Orenburg to Aktau. However, there are services departing from Orenburg and arriving at Mangystau via Shalkar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 10m.

How far is it from Orenburg to Aktau?

The distance between Orenburg and Aktau is 994 km. The road distance is 1477.8 km.

How do I travel from Orenburg to Aktau without a car?

The best way to get from Orenburg to Aktau without a car is to train which takes 33h 10m and costs $35 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Orenburg to Aktau?

It takes approximately 10h 51m to get from Orenburg to Aktau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Orenburg to Aktau train from?

Orenburg to Aktau train services, operated by Uzbekistan Railways (OTY), depart from Orenburg station.

Train or fly from Orenburg to Aktau?

The best way to get from Orenburg to Aktau is to fly which takes 10h 51m and costs $110 - $490. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 33h 10m.

Where does the Orenburg to Aktau train arrive?

Orenburg to Aktau train services, operated by Uzbekistan Railways (OTY), arrive at Shalkar station.

Can I drive from Orenburg to Aktau?

Yes, the driving distance between Orenburg to Aktau is 1478 km. It takes approximately 22h 15m to drive from Orenburg to Aktau.

Where can I stay near Aktau?

There are 291+ hotels available in Aktau.

Orenburg to Aktau - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Orenburg to Aktau by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly from Orenburg
best
1. Fly from Orenburg (REN) to Aktau Airport (SCO)plane REN - SCO
10h 51m
$116–490
Train via Kandyagash
cheapest
1. Take the train from Orenburg to Kandagachtrain 305 / ...
2. Take the train from Kandagach to Mangystautrain 037Х
33h 52m
$32–53
Train
1. Take the train from Orenburg to Shalkartrain 305 / ...
2. Take the train from Shalkar to Mangystautrain 077Т
33h 10m
$35–58
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Orenburg Bus station to Uralsk Bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Uralsk Bus station to Atyrau Bus stationbus 205
3. Take the bus from Atyrau Bus station to Makatbus 134
4. Take the train from Makat to Mangystautrain
36h 45m
$45–66
Drive 1,477.8 km
1. Drive from Orenburg to Aktaucar 1,477.8 km
22h 15m
$121–175
Bus, train, train to Aktobe International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Orenburg Bus station to Sol-Iletskbus
2. Take the train from Iletsk-1 to Jaysantrain
3. Take the train from Jaysan to Aktobetrain
4. Fly from Aktobe International Airport (AKX) to Aktau Airport (SCO)plane AKX - SCO
9h 34m
$93–294

Orenburg (REN) to Aktau Airport (SCO) flights

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13h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 994.3 km
Duration: 10h 51m

What companies run services between Orenburg, Russia and Aktau, Kazakhstan?

Aeroflot Russian Airlines, IrAero, and Azerbaijan Airlines fly from Orenburg (REN) to Aktau Airport (SCO) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Orenburg to Aktau via Shalkar and Mangystau in around 33h 10m.

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