There are 6 ways to get from Petropavl to Aktobe by train, plane, 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.
Train to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Petropavlovsk to Astana Nurly Zholtrain
- Fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Aktobe International Airport (AKX)plane NQZ - AKX
11h 56m$132–292Train
cheapest- Take the train from Petropavlovsk to Kokshetau-1train
- Take the train from Kokshetau-1 to Nikeltautrain
- Take the train from Nikeltau to Aktobetrain
27h 37m$30–142Drive 1,100.2 km
- Drive from Petropavl to Aktobecar 1,100.2 km
16h 36m$43–62Train to Omsk, fly
- Take the train from Petropavlovsk to Omsk-Passtrain
- Fly from Omsk (OMS) to Aktobe International Airport (AKX)plane OMS - AKX
18h 55m$261–714Train to Kokshetau Airport, fly
- Take the train from Petropavlovsk to Kokshetau-1train
- Fly from Kokshetau Airport (KOV) to Aktobe International Airport (AKX)plane KOV - AKX
11h 58m$144–423Train via Astana
- Take the train from Petropavlovsk to Astana Nurly Zholtrain 084Й / ...
- Take the train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Aktobetrain 081Т
31h 8m$91–155
Petropavl to Aktobe by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Petropavl to Aktobe is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 16h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Petropavl to Aktobe is to train and fly which takes 11h 56m and costs $130 - $300.
No, there is no direct train from Petropavl to Aktobe. However, there are services departing from Petropavlovsk and arriving at Aktobe via Kokshetau-1 and Nikeltau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 37m.
The distance between Petropavl and Aktobe is 1505 km. The road distance is 1100.2 km.
The best way to get from Petropavl to Aktobe without a car is to train which takes 27h 37m and costs $30 - $150.
It takes approximately 11h 56m to get from Petropavl to Aktobe, including transfers.
Petropavl to Aktobe train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ), depart from Petropavlovsk station.
Petropavl to Aktobe train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ), arrive at Astana Nurly Zhol station.
Yes, the driving distance between Petropavl to Aktobe is 1100 km. It takes approximately 16h 36m to drive from Petropavl to Aktobe.
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What companies run services between Petropavl, Kazakhstan and Aktobe, Kazakhstan?
You can take a train from Petropavlovsk to Aktobe via Kokshetau-1 and Nikeltau in around 27h 37m.
- Website
- airastana.com
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Aktobe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–650
Flights from Omsk to Aktobe International Airport via Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–600
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Petropavlovsk to Astana Nurly Zhol
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $65–95
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $95–130
Train from Petropavlovsk to Kokshetau-1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $50–75
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $75–100
Train from Petropavlovsk to Omsk-Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $55–80
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $80–110
Train from Petropavlovsk to Kokshetau-1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $50–75
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $75–100
Train from Petropavlovsk to Astana Nurly Zhol
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $65–95
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $95–130
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