There are 4 ways to get from Xi'an to Aktau 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
best- Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Aktau Airport (SCO)plane XIY - SCO
14h 49m$240–666Train, drive
cheapest- Take the train from Xi'an to Ürümqitrain
- Take the train from Ürümqi to Yiningtrain
- Drive from Yining to Altynkolcar
- Take the train from Altynkol to Almaty 1train
- Take the train from Almaty 1 to Mangystautrain
3d 22h$127–235Drive 6,315.8 km
- Drive from Xi'an to Aktaucar 6,315.8 km
3d$813–1,175Train, drive via Yinchuan
- Take the train from Xian North to Yinchuantrain
- Take the train from Yinchuan to Ürümqitrain
- Take the train from Ürümqi to Yiningtrain
- Drive from Yining to Altynkolcar
- Take the train from Altynkol to Almaty 1train
- Take the train from Almaty 1 to Mangystautrain
4d 2h$164–255
Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Aktau Airport (SCO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Xi'an to Aktau is to train and drive which costs $120 - $240 and takes 3 days 22h.
The fastest way to get from Xi'an to Aktau is to fly which takes 14h 49m and costs $240 - $700.
The distance between Xi'an and Aktau is 5039 km. The road distance is 6315.8 km.
It takes approximately 14h 49m to get from Xi'an to Aktau, including transfers.
Aktau is 3h behind Xi'an. It is currently 10:42 PM in Xi'an and 7:42 PM in Aktau.
Yes, the driving distance between Xi'an to Aktau is 6316 km. It takes approximately 3 days 0h to drive from Xi'an to Aktau.
There are 255+ hotels available in Aktau.
What companies run services between Xi'an, China and Aktau, Kazakhstan?
SCAT, China Southern Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Aktau Airport (SCO) once daily.
- Website
- scat.kz
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Aktau Airport via Shimkent
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $300–850
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Aktau Airport via Nur-Sultan
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–650
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Aktau Airport via Almaty
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $400–950
- Website
- flyr.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Aktau Airport via Almaty
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 55m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $400–950
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Aktau Airport via Urumqi
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $400–950
- Website
- airastana.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Aktau Airport via Almaty
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–850
Train from Xi'an to Ürümqi
- Hard Seat
- $30–50
- Hard Sleeper
- $70–90
- Soft Sleeper
- $100–150
Train from Ürümqi to Yining
- Adult - second class
- $28–40
Train from Ürümqi to Yining
- Adult - second class
- $28–40
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Altynkol to Almaty 1
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Altynkol to Almaty 1
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Almaty 1 to Mangystau
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $45–49
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $60–70
Train from Almaty 1 to Mangystau
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $45–49
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $60–70
Train from Xian North to Yinchuan
- 2nd Class Seat
- $41–45
- 1st Class Seat
- $65–75
- Business Class Seat
- $95–140
Train from Yinchuan to Ürümqi
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–65
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- $26–40
- Hard Sleeper
- $50–65
- Soft Sleeper
- $80–110
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