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How to get fromShymkent to Aktauby plane, train, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Shymkent to Aktau by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Aktau Airport (SCO)plane plane CIT - SCO
    3h 9m
    $94–242

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Shymkent to Mangystautrain train 077Т
    39h 34m
    $32–61

  3. Drive 2,160.5 km

    1. Drive from Shymkent to Aktaucar car 2,160.5 km
    29h 3m
    $84–121

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Toretambus bus 10
    2. Take the train from Toretam to Mangystautrain train 077Т
    41h 26m
    $37–60

Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Aktau Airport (SCO) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration3h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,540.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Shymkent, Kazakhstan and Aktau, Kazakhstan?

SCAT, Flyr, and World Ticket fly from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Aktau Airport (SCO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) operates a train from Shymkent to Mangystau once daily. Tickets cost $27–55 and the journey takes 39h 17m.

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