There are 4 ways to get from Tambov to Astana by plane, train, 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.
Fly from Tambov Donskoye Airport
best- Fly from Tambov Donskoye Airport (TBW) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)plane TBW - NQZ
7h 13m$184–554Train to Ternovka Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Tambov 1 to Penza 1train
- Fly from Ternovka Airport (PEZ) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)plane PEZ - NQZ
17h 55m$139–593Train
- Take the train from Tambov 1 to Penza 1train 124В
- Take the train from Penza-1 to Astana Nurly Zholtrain 084Й
2d 3h$167–330Drive 2,445.7 km
- Drive from Tambov to Astanacar 2,445.7 km
32h 34m$201–290
Tambov Donskoye Airport (TBW) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tambov to Astana is to drive which costs $200 - $290 and takes 32h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Tambov to Astana is to fly which takes 7h 13m and costs $180 - $600.
No, there is no direct train from Tambov to Astana. However, there are services departing from Tambov 1 and arriving at Astana Nurly Zhol via Penza-1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.
The distance between Tambov and Astana is 2081 km. The road distance is 2445.7 km.
The best way to get from Tambov to Astana without a car is to train which takes 2 days 3h and costs $160 - $330.
It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Tambov to Astana, including transfers.
Tambov to Astana train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Tambov 1 station.
The best way to get from Tambov to Astana is to fly which takes 7h 13m and costs $180 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $330 and takes 2 days 3h.
Astana is 2h ahead of Tambov. It is currently 1:14 PM in Tambov and 3:14 PM in Astana.
Tambov to Astana train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Penza 1 station.
What companies run services between Tambov, Russia and Astana, Kazakhstan?
RusLine and SCAT fly from Tambov Donskoye Airport (TBW) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tambov 1 to Litsey #9 via Penza 1, Penza-1, Astana Nurly Zhol, and Astana Nurly Zhol in around 2d 3h.
- Website
- scat.kz
Flights from Tambov Donskoye Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport via Moscow Vnukovo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–550
Flights from Tambov Donskoye Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport via Pulkovo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–600
- Website
- aeroflot.ru
Flights from Ternovka Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport via Moscow Sheremetyevo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- Russian Railways
Train from Tambov 1 to Penza 1
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- $90–130
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- $16–21
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- $28–40
Train from Tambov 1 to Penza 1
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- $90–130
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- $16–21
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- $28–40
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Penza-1 to Astana Nurly Zhol
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $150–290
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $150–220
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $220–290
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Tambov to Astana is 2446 km. It takes approximately 32h 34m to drive from Tambov to Astana.
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