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

The cheapest way to get from Samarkand to Aktau is to bus and train which costs $40 - $60 and takes 45h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Samarkand to Aktau is to fly which takes 8h 7m and costs $310 - $600.

How far is it from Samarkand to Aktau?

The distance between Samarkand and Aktau is 1428 km. The road distance is 1753.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Samarkand to Aktau without a car is to train which takes 32h 59m and costs $35 - $60.

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

It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Samarkand to Aktau, including transfers.

Train or fly from Samarkand to Aktau?

The best way to get from Samarkand to Aktau is to fly which takes 8h 7m and costs $310 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 32h 59m.

Can I drive from Samarkand to Aktau?

Yes, the driving distance between Samarkand to Aktau is 1754 km. It takes approximately 23h 5m to drive from Samarkand to Aktau.

Where can I stay near Aktau?

There are 194+ hotels available in Aktau.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Samarkand to Aktau by plane, train, bus, 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
1. Fly from Samarkand International Airport (SKD) to Aktau Airport (SCO)plane SKD - SCO
8h 7m
$318–560
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Samarkand to Qaraqalpaqstantrain 124F
2. Take the train from Qaraqalpaqstan to Mangystautrain 649Ф
32h 59m
$39–59
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Samarkand Central Bus Station to Tashkent bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Nukus Kubla Bus stationbus
3. Take the train from Nukus to Mangystautrain
45h 51m
$44–56
Drive 1,753.6 km
1. Drive from Samarkand to Aktaucar 1,753.6 km
23h 5m
$155–224
Train via Beyneu
1. Take the train from Samarkand to Beineutrain 359
2. Take the train from Beineu to Mangystautrain 077Т / ...
34h 17m
Train via Beyneu #2
1. Take the train from Samarkand to Beineutrain 124F
2. Take the train from Beineu to Mangystautrain 077Т / ...
34h 54m
$39–59

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

8Weekly Planes

10h 5mAverage Duration

$226Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Samarkand to Aktau.

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Distance: 1,428.1 km
Duration: 8h 7m

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

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

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