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How to get fromAktau to Merkeby plane, train, car or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Taraz Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Aktau Airport (SCO) to Taraz Airport (DMB)plane plane SCO - DMB
    2. Take the train from Taraz to Merketrain train
    10h 27m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mangystau to Turksibtrain train 077X
    2d 1h
    $34–69

  3. Drive 2,496.1 km

    1. Drive from Aktau to Merkecar car 2,496.1 km
    34h 6m
    $97–140

  4. Fly to Shymkent International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Aktau Airport (SCO) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT)plane plane SCO - CIT
    2. Take the train from Shymkent to Merketrain train
    11h 33m

  5. Fly to Almaty International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Aktau Airport (SCO) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane plane SCO - ALA
    2. Take the train from Almaty 1 to Otartrain train
    3. Take the bus from Otar to Merkebus bus
    12h 24m
    $93–292

Aktau Airport (SCO) to Taraz Airport (DMB) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration7h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Aktau, Kazakhstan and Merke, Jambyl Region, Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) operates a train from Mangystau to Turksib once daily. Tickets cost $28–60 and the journey takes 47h 25m.

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