Buses to Aktau
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Aktau, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aktau to Zhanaozen | Kazakhstan | 141 km (87 mi) | about 2 h 46 min |
| Aktau to Atyrau | Kazakhstan | 387 km (240 mi) | about 7 h 12 min |
| Aktau to Oral | Kazakhstan | 844 km (524 mi) | about 15 h 23 min |
| Aktau to Aktobe | Kazakhstan | 866 km (538 mi) | about 15 h 47 min |
| Aktau to Kyzylorda | Kazakhstan | 1,148 km (713 mi) | about 20 h 51 min |
| Aktau to Rudnyy | Kazakhstan | 1,357 km (843 mi) | about 24 h 36 min |
| Aktau to Zhezqazghan | Kazakhstan | 1,360 km (845 mi) | about 24 h 39 min |
| Aktau to Turkistan | Kazakhstan | 1,377 km (855 mi) | about 24 h 57 min |
| Aktau to Kostanay | Kazakhstan | 1,400 km (870 mi) | about 25 h 22 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
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Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.