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

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  1. Fly from Samarkand International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Samarkand International Airport (SKD) to Aktau Airport (SCO)plane plane SKD - SCO
    8h 52m
    $318–560

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Samarkand to Qaraqalpaqstantrain train 124F
    2. Take the train from Qaraqalpaqstan to Mangystautrain train 649Ф
    32h 59m
    $39–59

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Samarkand Central Bus Station to Tashkent bus stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Nukus Kubla Bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Nukus to Mangystautrain train
    45h 51m
    $44–56

  4. Drive 1,753.6 km

    1. Drive from Samarkand to Aktaucar car 1,753.6 km
    23h 5m
    $155–224

  5. Train to Tashkent International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Samarkand to Tashkent Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Tashkent International Airport (TAS) to Aktau Airport (SCO)plane plane TAS - SCO
    10h 14m
    $160–344

  6. Train, train to Shymkent International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Samarkand to Tashkent Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Shymkenttrain train
    3. Fly from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Aktau Airport (SCO)plane plane CIT - SCO
    13h 54m
    $105–212

  7. Train via Beyneu

    1. Take the train from Samarkand to Beineutrain train 359
    2. Take the train from Beineu to Mangystautrain train 077Т / ...
    34h 17m

  8. Train via Beyneu #2

    1. Take the train from Samarkand to Beineutrain train 124F
    2. Take the train from Beineu to Mangystautrain train 077Т / ...
    34h 54m
    $39–59

Samarkand International Airport (SKD) to Aktau Airport (SCO) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration11h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$247Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Samarkand, Uzbekistan and Aktau, Kazakhstan?

Qazaq Air, Air Astana, and four other airlines fly from Samarkand International Airport (SKD) to Aktau Airport (SCO) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Samarkand to Aktau via Qaraqalpaqstan and Mangystau in around 32h 59m.

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