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45 h 34 min
3268 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Aktau to Ili

Composite routes from Aktau to Ili

Cheapest
45 h 34 min
Car
3268 km.
from $179
Fastest
3 h 56 min
Plane
Other
2 d 22 h 11 min
Train, Bus
2406 km.
from $90.15
3 d 41 min
Train, bus via Urgench, Train, bus via Urgench
2406 km.
from $5.43
18 h 11 min
Bus, Plane
2406 km.
from $157.42
19 h
Bus, Plane
2406 km.
from $404.53
12 h 10 min
Bus, Plane
2406 km.
from $411.05
14 h 8 min
Bus, Plane
2406 km.
from $440.08
3 d 6 h 43 min
2404 km.
from $123.74

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Aktau Airport to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$107.98–$558.96
Plane from Aktau Airport to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
11h 33m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.26–$889.26

Air Astana

Website:
airastana.com/global/en-us/
Plane from Aktau Airport to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$101.63–$368.41
Plane from Aktau Airport to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
7h 45m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$266.78–$825.74

China Southern Airlines

Website:
csair.com/
Plane from Aktau Airport to Yining
Ave. Duration:
10h 30m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$279.48–$952.78
Plane from Aktau Airport to Xinyuan
Ave. Duration:
16h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$266.78–$952.78
Plane from Aktau Airport to Bole
Ave. Duration:
9h 40m
Frequency:
Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$279.48–$952.78
Plane from Aktau Airport to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
7h 26m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$177.85–$825.74

Flyr

Website:
flyr.com/en
Plane from Aktau Airport to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$107.98–$558.96
Plane from Aktau Airport to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.26–$889.26

SCAT

Website:
scat.kz
Plane from Aktau Airport to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$215.96

Tianjin Airlines

Website:
tianjin-air.com/
Plane from Aktau Airport to Bole
Ave. Duration:
8h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$304.89–$622.48

Train operators

China Railways C-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Ürümqi to Yining
Ave. Duration:
5h 33m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.49–$43.19
Train from Jinghe South to Yining
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.80–$15.24

Uzbekistan Railways (OTY)

Phone:
1005
Email:
Website:
railway.uz/ru/
Train from Mangystau to Nukus
Ave. Duration:
19h 50m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$25.41–$49.54

Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ)

Phone:
1433
Email:
Website:
railways.kz/ru/
Train from Mangystau to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
2d 7h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.22–$76.22
Train from Almaty 1 to Dostyk
Ave. Duration:
17h 37m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$12.07–$21.60

China Railways K-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Jinghe South to Yining
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.70–$13.97

Bus operators

Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal

Phone:
+7 727 396-70-63
Website:
ma-sairan.kz/
Bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Yining
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.62–$30.49

Tashkent Bus Terminal

Phone:
+99871 207-87-00
Email:
Website:
uztrans.uz/
Bus from Urgench to Tashkent
Ave. Duration:
16h 27m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$14.43
Bus from Tashkent bus station to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.83

Uzbekistan Transport

Bus from Nukus Kubla Bus station to Urgench
Ave. Duration:
3h 16m
Frequency:
Once daily

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Aktau to Ili is to train and bus which costs $39.13 - $103.26 and takes 2 days 22h.

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

The fastest way to get from Aktau to Ili is to fly which takes 11h 8m and costs $260.87 - $543.48 .

How far is it from Aktau to Ili?

The distance between Aktau and Ili is 2442 km. The road distance is 3267.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Aktau to Ili without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 22h and costs $39.13 - $103.26 .

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

It takes approximately 11h 8m to get from Aktau to Ili, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Aktau to Ili?

The best way to get from Aktau to Ili is to fly which takes 11h 8m and costs $260.87 - $543.48 . There are no good options to train or bus between Aktau to Ili.

Can I drive from Aktau to Ili?

Yes, the driving distance between Aktau to Ili is 3267 km. It takes approximately 45h 39m to drive from Aktau to Ili.

Where can I stay near Ili?

There are 10+ hotels available in Ili. Prices start at $0.00 per night.
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