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

The cheapest way to get from Russia to Aktau is to train which costs $45 - $85 and takes 2 days 15h.

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 36m and costs $100 - $490.

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 Метро «Третьяковская» and arriving at Mangystau via Moskva Paveleckaia, Verkhniy Baskunchak and Qaraqalpaqstan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.

How far is it from Russia to Aktau?

The distance between Russia and Aktau is 1000 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 train via Верхний Баскунчак which takes 2 days 11h and costs $75 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 9h 7m 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 Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Moskva Paveleckaia station.

Train or fly from Russia to Aktau?

The best way to get from Russia to Aktau is to fly which takes 9h 7m and costs $85 - $420. Alternatively, you can train via Верхний Баскунчак, which costs $75 - $140 and takes 2 days 11h.

Where does the Russia to Aktau train arrive?

Russia to Aktau train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Verhnii Baskunchak station.

Can I drive from Russia to Aktau?

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

Where can I stay near Aktau?

There are 281+ hotels available in Aktau.

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There are 9 ways to get from Russia to Aktau by plane, train, car, or bus

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Fly from Krasnodar
best
1. Fly from Krasnodar (KRR) to Aktau Airport (SCO)plane KRR - SCO
9h 7m
$88–416
Train #2
cheapest
1. Take the train from Paveletsky Rail Terminal to Kandagachtrain 318
2. Take the train from Kandagach to Mangystautrain 037Х
2d 15h
$49–82
Train via Верхний Баскунчак
1. Take the train from Moskva Paveleckaia to Verhnii Baskunchaktrain
2. Take the train from Verkhniy Baskunchak to Qaraqalpaqstantrain
3. Take the train from Qaraqalpaqstan to Mangystautrain
2d 11h
$78–138
Drive 2,611.7 km
1. Drive from Moscow to Aktaucar 2,611.7 km
34h 34m
$214–309
Fly from Moscow Vnukovo
1. Fly from Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) to Aktau Airport (SCO)plane VKO - SCO
11h 5m
$169–481
Fly from Domodedovo International Airport
1. Fly from Domodedovo International Airport (DME) to Aktau Airport (SCO)plane DME - SCO
9h 51m
$171–488
Fly from Sheremetyevo International Airport
1. Fly from Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to Aktau Airport (SCO)plane SVO - SCO
7h 36m
$106–489
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Salaryevo Bus Station to Saratovbus
2. Take the train from Saratov 1 Pass to Shalkartrain
3. Take the train from Shalkar to Mangystautrain
2d 14h
$158–308
Train
1. Take the train from Paveletsky Rail Terminal to Shalkartrain 318
2. Take the train from Shalkar to Mangystautrain 077Т
2d 14h
$51–87

Krasnodar (KRR) to Aktau Airport (SCO) flights

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11h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 999.6 km
Duration: 9h 7m

What companies run services between Russia and Aktau, Kazakhstan?

Flyone, SCAT, and two other airlines fly from Krasnodar (KRR) to Aktau Airport (SCO) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Метро «Третьяковская» to Aktau via Павелецкий вокзал, Moskva Paveleckaia, Verhnii Baskunchak, Verkhniy Baskunchak, Qaraqalpaqstan, and Mangystau in around 2d 11h.

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