There are 4 ways to get from Cherkessk to Sochi by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Cherkessk to Maykop Bus stationbus
- Take the train from Maykop to Sochitrain 834Э/826С
8h 58m₽2,004–3,045Train
cheapest- Take the train from Cherkessk to Nevinnomysskajatrain
- Take the train from Nevinnomysskaia to Sochitrain 643С / ...
12h 21m₽1,493–3,647Bus
- Take the bus from Cherkessk to Armavir Bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Armavir Bus station to Sochi Bus stationbus
13h 44m₽3,006–4,375Drive 487.9 km
- Drive from Cherkessk to Sochicar 487.9 km
7h 21m₽3,210–4,637
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cherkessk to Sochi is to bus and train which costs RUB 2000 - RUB 3100 and takes 8h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Cherkessk to Sochi is to drive which takes 7h 21m and costs RUB 3200 - RUB 4700.
No, there is no direct bus from Cherkessk to Sochi station. However, there are services departing from Cherkessk and arriving at Sochi Bus station via Armavir Bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Cherkessk to Sochi. However, there are services departing from Cherkessk and arriving at Sochi via Nevinnomysskaia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 21m.
The distance between Cherkessk and Sochi is 468 km. The road distance is 487.9 km.
The best way to get from Cherkessk to Sochi without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 58m and costs RUB 2000 - RUB 3100.
It takes approximately 8h 58m to get from Cherkessk to Sochi, including transfers.
Cherkessk to Sochi bus services, operated by Avtovokzaly.ru, depart from Cherkessk station.
Cherkessk to Sochi train services, operated by Severo-Kavkazskaya PPK, depart from Cherkessk station.
The best way to get from Cherkessk to Sochi is to bus which takes 13h 44m and costs RUB 3000 - RUB 4400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs RUB 1400 - RUB 3700 and takes 12h 21m.
What companies run services between Cherkessk, Russia and Sochi, Russia?
You can take a bus from Cherkessk to Sochi Bus station via Armavir Bus station in around 13h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cherkessk to Sochi via Nevinnomysskaia in around 12h 21m.
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- Russian Railways
Train from Maykop to Sochi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽800–1,400
- Website
- Russian Railways
- Lastochka Train
- ₽950–1,400
- Commuter Electric Train
- ₽800–1,200
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- info@mail.skppk.ru
- Website
- skppk.ru
Train from Cherkessk to Nevinnomysskaja
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽90–150
- Book at
- Russian Railways
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- Russian Railways
Train from Nevinnomysskaia to Sochi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,400–3,500
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽8,000–12,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,400–1,900
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,500–3,500
- Phone
- 8-800-775-45-73
- Website
- avtovokzaly.ru
Bus from Cherkessk to Maykop Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽1,200–1,700
- Schedules at
- avtovokzaly.ru
Bus from Cherkessk to Armavir Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽1,000–1,400
- Schedules at
- avtovokzaly.ru
- Phone
- +7 (8652) 23 47 41
- avtovokzal26@mail.ru
- Website
- Stavropol Bus Terminal
Bus from Armavir Bus station to Sochi Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽2,000–3,000
- Schedules at
- Stavropol Bus Terminal
- Book at
- Regionbilet
- Website
- Stavropol Bus Terminal
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Booking & Getting There
Cherkessk to Sochi bus services, operated by Avtovokzaly.ru, arrive at Armavir Bus station.
Cherkessk to Sochi train services, operated by Severo-Kavkazskaya PPK, arrive at Nevinnomysskaja station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cherkessk to Sochi is 488 km. It takes approximately 7h 21m to drive from Cherkessk to Sochi.












