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

The cheapest way to get from Uralsk to Aktau is to bus and train which costs $40 - $55 and takes 27h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Uralsk to Aktau is to fly which takes 2h 15m and costs $100 - $430.

Is there a direct train between Uralsk and Aktau?

No, there is no direct train from Uralsk to Aktau. However, there are services departing from Uralsk and arriving at Mangystau via Shalkar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 16m.

How far is it from Uralsk to Aktau?

The distance between Uralsk and Aktau is 857 km. The road distance is 1397.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Uralsk to Aktau without a car is to bus and train which takes 27h 32m and costs $40 - $55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Uralsk to Aktau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Uralsk to Aktau train from?

Uralsk to Aktau train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Uralsk station.

Train or fly from Uralsk to Aktau?

The best way to get from Uralsk to Aktau is to fly which takes 2h 15m and costs $100 - $430. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $220 and takes 31h 16m.

Where does the Uralsk to Aktau train arrive?

Uralsk to Aktau train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Shalkar station.

Can I drive from Uralsk to Aktau?

Yes, the driving distance between Uralsk to Aktau is 1398 km. It takes approximately 17h 24m to drive from Uralsk to Aktau.

Where can I stay near Aktau?

There are 293+ hotels available in Aktau.

Uralsk to Aktau - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Uralsk to Aktau by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Oral Ak Zhol Airport (URA) to Aktau Airport (SCO)plane URA - SCO
2h 15m
$108–423
Train via Kandyagash
cheapest
1. Take the train from Uralsk to Kandagachtrain 028Т
2. Take the train from Kandagach to Mangystautrain 037Х
32h 40m
$30–185
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Uralsk Bus station to Atyrau Bus stationbus 205
2. Take the bus from Atyrau Bus station to Makatbus 134
3. Take the train from Makat to Mangystautrain
27h 32m
$40–52
Drive 1,397.8 km
1. Drive from Uralsk to Aktaucar 1,397.8 km
17h 24m
$55–79
Train
1. Take the train from Uralsk to Shalkartrain 028Т
2. Take the train from Shalkar to Mangystautrain 077Т
31h 16m
$33–215
Train via Kandyagash #2
1. Take the train from Uralsk to Chingirlautrain
2. Take the train from Chingirlau to Kandagachtrain
3. Take the train from Kandagach to Mangystautrain
37h 35m
$143–275

Oral Ak Zhol Airport (URA) to Aktau Airport (SCO) flights

4Weekly Planes

1h 25mAverage Duration

$85Cheapest Price

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Distance: 857.4 km
Duration: 2h 15m

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

Flyr and World Ticket fly from Oral Ak Zhol Airport (URA) to Aktau Airport (SCO) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Uralsk to Aktau via Shalkar and Mangystau in around 31h 16m.

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