There are 5 ways to get from Pyatigorsk to Makhachkala by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Mineralnye Vody to Mahachkalatrain 135А
10h 11m₽1,676–5,496Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Pyatigorsk to Makhachkala420.7 km
7h 19m₽765Bus
- Take the bus from Pyatigorsk to Levokumskoebus
- Take the bus from Levokumskoe to Makhachkalabus
13h 13m₽2,210–2,870Drive 421.8 km
- Drive from Pyatigorsk to Makhachkalacar 421.8 km
6h 31m₽2,677–3,866Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pyatigorsk to Makhachkalataxi 421.8 km
6h 31m₽9,000–11,000
Pyatigorsk to Makhachkala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pyatigorsk to Makhachkala is to rideshare which costs RUB 765 and takes 7h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Pyatigorsk to Makhachkala is to drive which takes 6h 31m and costs RUB 2600 - RUB 3900.
No, there is no direct train from Pyatigorsk to Makhachkala. However, there are services departing from Piatigorsk and arriving at Mahachkala via Mineralnye Vody. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.
The distance between Pyatigorsk and Makhachkala is 423 km. The road distance is 421.8 km.
The best way to get from Pyatigorsk to Makhachkala without a car is to train which takes 10h 11m and costs RUB 1600 - RUB 5500.
It takes approximately 10h 11m to get from Pyatigorsk to Makhachkala, including transfers.
Pyatigorsk to Makhachkala train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Mineralnye Vody station.
The best way to get from Pyatigorsk to Makhachkala is to train which takes 10h 11m and costs RUB 1600 - RUB 5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RUB 2200 - RUB 2900 and takes 13h 13m.
Pyatigorsk to Makhachkala train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Mahachkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pyatigorsk to Makhachkala is 422 km. It takes approximately 6h 31m to drive from Pyatigorsk to Makhachkala.
What companies run services between Pyatigorsk, Russia and Makhachkala, Russia?
Russian Railways (РЖД) operates a train from Mineralnye Vody to Mahachkala 4 times a week. Tickets cost ₽1,600–3,400 and the journey takes 8h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pyatigorsk to Makhachkala via Levokumskoe and Makhachkala in around 13h 13m.
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- eng.rzd.ru
Train from Mineralnye Vody to Mahachkala
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽1,600–3,400
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽7,000–10,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,600–2,300
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,400–3,400
- Website
- kmvavto.ru
Bus from Pyatigorsk to Levokumskoe
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽650
- Website
- http://www.kmvavto.ru
- Book at
- https://regionbilet.ru/
- Phone
- 8-800-775-45-73
- Website
- avtovokzaly.ru
Bus from Levokumskoe to Makhachkala
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽1,300–1,900
- Schedules at
- avtovokzaly.ru
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Pyatigorsk to Makhachkala
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽765
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Pyatigorsk and Makhachkala. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.