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

The cheapest way to get from Moscow to Aktau is to train which costs $45 - $80 and takes 2 days 14h.

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

The fastest way to get from Moscow to Aktau is to fly which takes 6h 34m and costs $500 - $1,200.

How far is it from Moscow to Aktau?

The distance between Moscow and Aktau is 1694 km. The road distance is 2612.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Moscow to Aktau without a car is to train via Верхний Баскунчак which takes 2 days 4h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 48m to get from Moscow to Aktau, including transfers.

Train or fly from Moscow to Aktau?

The best way to get from Moscow to Aktau is to fly which takes 11h 48m and costs $230 - $280. Alternatively, you can train via Верхний Баскунчак, which costs and takes 2 days 4h.

What is the time difference between Moscow and Aktau?

Aktau is 2h ahead of Moscow. It is currently 8:59 PM in Moscow and 10:59 PM in Aktau.

Can I drive from Moscow to Aktau?

Yes, the driving distance between Moscow to Aktau is 2613 km. It takes approximately 34h 32m to drive from Moscow to Aktau.

Where can I stay near Aktau?

There are 195+ hotels available in Aktau.

Moscow to Aktau - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Moscow to Aktau by plane, train, car, or bus

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 Moscow Vnukovo
best
1. Fly from Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) to Aktau Airport (SCO)plane VKO - SCO
11h 48m
$239–273
Train #2
cheapest
1. Take the train from Paveletsky Rail Terminal to Kandagachtrain 306Й
2. Take the train from Kandagach to Mangystautrain 037Х
2d 14h
$47–78
Train via Верхний Баскунчак
1. Take the train from Moskva Paveleckaia to Verhnii Baskunchaktrain
2. Take the train from Verkhniy Baskunchak to Makattrain 330 / ...
3. Take the train from Makat to Mangystautrain
2d 4h
Drive 2,612.9 km
1. Drive from Moscow to Aktaucar 2,612.9 km
34h 32m
$214–310
Fly from Domodedovo International Airport
1. Fly from Domodedovo International Airport (DME) to Aktau Airport (SCO)plane DME - SCO
15h 47m
$171–818
Fly from Sheremetyevo International Airport
1. Fly from Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to Aktau Airport (SCO)plane SVO - SCO
6h 34m
$512–1,116
Train
1. Take the train from Paveletsky Rail Terminal to Shalkartrain 306Й
2. Take the train from Shalkar to Mangystautrain 077Т
2d 13h
$50–83
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Moscow Yuzhniye Vorota bus station to Saratovbus 338
2. Take the bus from Saratov to Yershovbus 614
3. Take the train from Ershov to Shalkartrain
4. Take the train from Shalkar to Mangystautrain
2d 15h
$151–280

Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) to Aktau Airport (SCO) flights

17Weekly Planes

11h 6mAverage Duration

$214Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,693.9 km
Duration: 11h 48m

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

Pegasus Airlines, Azerbaijan Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) to Aktau Airport (SCO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Moskva Paveleckaia to Aktau via Verhnii Baskunchak, Verkhniy Baskunchak, Makat, and Mangystau in around 2d 4h.

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