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

The cheapest way to get from Sochi to Aktau is to train and bus which costs $75 - $140 and takes 2 days 11h.

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

The fastest way to get from Sochi to Aktau is to fly which takes 7h 14m and costs $110 - $480.

Is there a direct train between Sochi and Aktau?

No, there is no direct train from Sochi to Aktau. However, there are services departing from Sochi and arriving at Mangystau via Volgograd-1 and Makat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.

How far is it from Sochi to Aktau?

The distance between Sochi and Aktau is 952 km. The road distance is 2323.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Sochi to Aktau without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 0h and costs $120 - $230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Sochi to Aktau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sochi to Aktau train from?

Sochi to Aktau train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Sochi station.

Train or fly from Sochi to Aktau?

The best way to get from Sochi to Aktau is to fly which takes 7h 14m and costs $110 - $480. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 2 days 4h.

What is the time difference between Sochi and Aktau?

Aktau is 2h ahead of Sochi. It is currently 12:04 AM in Sochi and 2:04 AM in Aktau.

Where does the Sochi to Aktau train arrive?

Sochi to Aktau train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Volgograd-1 station.

Can I drive from Sochi to Aktau?

Yes, the driving distance between Sochi to Aktau is 2324 km. It takes approximately 31h 29m to drive from Sochi to Aktau.

Where can I stay near Aktau?

There are 280+ hotels available in Aktau.

Sochi to Aktau - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Sochi to Aktau by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Sochi International Airport (AER) to Aktau Airport (SCO)plane AER - SCO
7h 14m
$112–476
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sochi to Volgograd-1train
2. Take the bus from Volgograd station to Volzhskybus
3. Take the train from Volzhsky to Qaraqalpaqstantrain
4. Take the train from Qaraqalpaqstan to Mangystautrain
2d 11h
$75–133
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sochi Bus station to Krasnodar-1 Bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Krasnodar-1 Bus station to Astrakhan Bus stationbus
3. Take the train from Astrakhan to Atyrautrain
4. Take the bus from Atyrau Bus station to Makatbus 134
5. Take the train from Makat to Mangystautrain
2d
$125–226
Drive 2,323.9 km
1. Drive from Sochi to Aktaucar 2,323.9 km
31h 29m
$191–275
Train
1. Take the train from Sochi to Volgograd-1train
2. Take the train from Volgograd-1 to Makattrain 330 / ...
3. Take the train from Makat to Mangystautrain
2d 4h

Sochi International Airport (AER) to Aktau Airport (SCO) flights

9Weekly Planes

5h 44mAverage Duration

$86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 951.8 km
Duration: 7h 14m

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

Azimuth, World Ticket, and five other airlines fly from Sochi International Airport (AER) to Aktau Airport (SCO) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sochi to Aktau via Volgograd-1, Makat, and Mangystau in around 2d 4h.

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