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

The cheapest way to get from Russia to Aktau is to train via Kandyagash which costs $55 - $95 and takes 2 days 16h.

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

The fastest way to get from Russia to Aktau is to fly which takes 7h 33m and costs $100 - $500.

Is there a direct train between Russia and Aktau?

No, there is no direct train from Russia to Aktau. However, there are services departing from Teatralnaya and arriving at Mangystau via Paveletsky Rail Terminal and Beineu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 14h.

How far is it from Russia to Aktau?

The distance between Russia and Aktau is 1693 km. The road distance is 2611.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Russia to Aktau without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 2h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 12h 2m to get from Russia to Aktau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Russia to Aktau train from?

Russia to Aktau train services, operated by Tajikistan Railways, depart from Paveletsky Rail Terminal station.

Train or fly from Russia to Aktau?

The best way to get from Russia to Aktau is to fly which takes 12h 2m and costs $190 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 2 days 14h.

Where does the Russia to Aktau train arrive?

Russia to Aktau train services, operated by Tajikistan Railways, arrive at Beineu station.

Can I drive from Russia to Aktau?

Yes, the driving distance between Russia to Aktau is 2612 km. It takes approximately 34h 30m to drive from Russia to Aktau.

Where can I stay near Aktau?

There are 282+ hotels available in Aktau.

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There are 7 ways to get from Russia to Aktau by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly from Moscow Vnukovo
best
1. Fly from Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) to Aktau Airport (SCO)plane VKO - SCO
12h 2m
$199–562
Train via Kandyagash
cheapest
1. Take the train from Paveletsky Rail Terminal to Kandagachtrain 318
2. Take the train from Kandagach to Mangystautrain 037Х
2d 16h
$55–93
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Salaryevo Bus Station to Volzhskybus
2. Take the train from Volzhsky to Beineutrain 330 / ...
3. Take the train from Beineu to Mangystautrain
2d 2h
Drive 2,611.7 km
1. Drive from Moscow to Aktaucar 2,611.7 km
34h 30m
$214–309
Fly from Sheremetyevo International Airport
1. Fly from Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to Aktau Airport (SCO)plane SVO - SCO
7h 33m
$106–499
Fly from Nizhny Novgorod International Airport
1. Fly from Nizhny Novgorod International Airport (GOJ) to Aktau Airport (SCO)plane GOJ - SCO
9h 19m
$118–560
Train
1. Take the train from Paveletsky Rail Terminal to Beineutrain 424
2. Take the train from Beineu to Mangystautrain 077Т / ...
2d 14h

Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) to Aktau Airport (SCO) flights

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11h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,693.3 km
Duration: 12h 2m

What companies run services between Russia and Aktau, Kazakhstan?

SCAT, Pegasus Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) to Aktau Airport (SCO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Teatralnaya to Aktau via Paveletskaya, Paveletsky Rail Terminal, Beineu, and Mangystau in around 2d 14h.

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