There are 4 ways to get from Nalchik to Cherkessk by bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Nalchik Bus station to Pyatigorsk Bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Pyatigorsk to Cherkesskbus
4h 44m₽648–1,503Drive 173.2 km
- Drive from Nalchik to Cherkesskcar 173.2 km
2h 40m₽1,089–1,573Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nalchik to Cherkessktaxi 173.2 km
2h 40m₽3,800–4,600Bus via Mineralnye Vody
- Take the bus from Nalchik Bus station to Mineral'nye Vodybus
- Take the bus from Mineralnye Vody Bus station to Cherkesskbus
5h 26m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nalchik to Cherkessk is to bus which costs RUB 650 - RUB 1500 and takes 4h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Nalchik to Cherkessk is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs RUB 1000 - RUB 1600.
No, there is no direct bus from Nalchik station to Cherkessk. However, there are services departing from Nalchik Bus station and arriving at Cherkessk via Pyatigorsk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Nalchik and Cherkessk is 173 km. The road distance is 173.2 km.
The best way to get from Nalchik to Cherkessk without a car is to bus which takes 4h 44m and costs RUB 650 - RUB 1500.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Nalchik to Cherkessk, including transfers.
Nalchik to Cherkessk bus services, operated by Stavropol Bus Terminal, depart from Nalchik Bus station.
Nalchik to Cherkessk bus services, operated by Stavropol Bus Terminal, arrive at Pyatigorsk Bus station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nalchik to Cherkessk is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Nalchik to Cherkessk.
What companies run services between Nalchik, Russia and Cherkessk, Russia?
You can take a bus from Nalchik Bus station to Cherkessk via Pyatigorsk in around 4h 44m.
- Phone
- +7 (8652) 23 47 41
- avtovokzal26@mail.ru
- Website
- avtovokzal26.ru
Bus from Nalchik Bus station to Pyatigorsk Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₽320–450
- Schedules at
- https://avtovokzal26.ru/raspisanie
- Book at
- https://regionbilet.ru/
- Website
- https://avtovokzal26.ru/
Bus from Nalchik Bus station to Mineral'nye Vody
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₽410–600
- Schedules at
- https://avtovokzal26.ru/raspisanie
- Book at
- https://regionbilet.ru/
- Website
- https://avtovokzal26.ru/
- Phone
- 8-800-775-45-73
- Website
- avtovokzaly.ru
Bus from Nalchik Bus station to Pyatigorsk Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽850–1,200
- Schedules at
- avtovokzaly.ru
Bus from Nalchik Bus station to Mineral'nye Vody
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽850–1,300
- Schedules at
- avtovokzaly.ru
- Website
- kmvavto.ru
Bus from Pyatigorsk to Cherkessk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽325
- Website
- http://www.kmvavto.ru
- Book at
- https://regionbilet.ru/
- Website
- resort-arkhyz.ru
Bus from Mineralnye Vody Bus station to Cherkessk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://resort-arkhyz.ru/about/how-to-get/
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