There are 4 ways to get from Makhachkala to Rustavi by 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.
Train, bus via Vladikavkaz
best- Take the train from Mahachkala to Prohladnaiatrain
- Take the train from Prohladnaia to Vladikavkaztrain
- Take the bus from Sady Shaldona 59 to Tbilisi Didubebus
20h 36m$51–112Bus
- Take the bus from Makhachkala to Nevinnomysskbus
- Take the bus from Nevinnomyssk to Ortachala Bus Stationbus
24h 47m$151–165Drive 483.6 km
- Drive from Makhachkala to Rustavicar 483.6 km
7h 6m$60–86Train, bus
- Take the train from Mahachkala to Mineralnye Vodytrain 135С
- Take the bus from Pyatigorsk Bus station to Ortachala Bus Stationbus
21h 26m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Makhachkala to Rustavi is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 7h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Makhachkala to Rustavi is to drive which takes 7h 6m and costs $55 - $90.
The distance between Makhachkala and Rustavi is 636 km. The road distance is 483.6 km.
The best way to get from Makhachkala to Rustavi without a car is to train and bus via Vladikavkaz which takes 20h 36m and costs $50 - $120.
It takes approximately 20h 36m to get from Makhachkala to Rustavi, including transfers.
Rustavi is 1h ahead of Makhachkala. It is currently 9:51 AM in Makhachkala and 10:51 AM in Rustavi.
Yes, the driving distance between Makhachkala to Rustavi is 484 km. It takes approximately 7h 6m to drive from Makhachkala to Rustavi.
There are 3654+ hotels available in Rustavi.
What companies run services between Makhachkala, Russia and Rustavi, Georgia?
You can take a vehicle from Makhachkala to Rustavi via Makhachkala, Nevinnomyssk, Ortachala Bus Station, Ortachala Central Bus Station, and Dadiani II Deadlock in around 24h 47m.
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- eng.rzd.ru
Train from Mahachkala to Prohladnaia
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–45
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- $100–150
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- $17–23
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- $30–45
Train from Prohladnaia to Vladikavkaz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–35
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- $85–120
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- $11–15
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- $25–35
Train from Mahachkala to Mineralnye Vody
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- $110–160
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- $20–27
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- $35–50
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- info@mail.skppk.ru
- Website
- skppk.ru
Train from Prohladnaia to Vladikavkaz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Book at
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- Phone
- +7 (918) 823 36 38
- transkavkazt@mail.ru
- Website
- trans-kavkaz.com
Bus from Sady Shaldona 59 to Tbilisi Didube
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29
- Website
- https://trans-kavkaz.com/
- Schedules at
- https://trans-kavkaz.com/pages/15
- Phone
- 8-800-775-45-73
- Website
- avtovokzaly.ru
Bus from Makhachkala to Nevinnomyssk
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Schedules at
- avtovokzaly.ru
- Phone
- +995 555 68 50 05
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Nevinnomyssk to Ortachala Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $115
- Schedules at
- vk.com
Bus from Pyatigorsk Bus station to Ortachala Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- vk.com
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