How to get fromRostov-on-Don to Эльбрусby train, bus, car or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Rostov-on-Don to Эльбрус by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Rostov Gl to Mineralnye Vody004М / ...
2. Take the bus from Mineralnye Vody station to Elbrus
10h 42m
₽3,283–5,071
Bus, Minibus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rostov-on-Don bus station to Nalchik Bus station
2. Take the bus from Nalchik Bus station to Elbrus535
11h 45m
₽1,948–2,561
Drive 647.7 km
1. Drive from Rostov-on-Don to Эльбрус647.7 km
8h 49m
₽4,058–5,861
Train, bus via Bataysk
1. Take the train from Bataysk to Mineralnye Vody810С
2. Take the bus from Mineralnye Vody station to Elbrus
11h
₽3,611–4,951
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Bataysk to Kislovodsk810С
2. Take the taxi from Kislovodsk to Эльбрус
11h 55m
₽5,721–7,761
Bus, Minibus via Stavropol
1. Take the bus from Rostov-on-Don to Stavropol
2. Take the bus from Stavropol Bus Station to Nalchik Bus station
3. Take the bus from Nalchik Bus station to Elbrus535
14h 23m
₽2,697–3,739

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Map of how to get from Rostov-on-Don to Эльбрус.

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Distance: 662 km
Duration: 10h 42m

What companies run services between Rostov-on-Don, Russia and Эльбрус, Russia?

You can take a bus from Rostov-on-Don bus station to Elbrus via Nalchik Bus station in around 11h 45m.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

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Эльбрус, Russia

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Things to do in Эльбрус

Prielbrusye National Park(Opens in a new window)

Prielbrusye National Park (Russian: Приэльбрусье (национальный парк)) (also, Prielbrus'e, in English, "Mt. Elbrus") is centered on Mt. Elbrus, the highest mountain in Europe at 5,632 meters above sea level. The relative isolation of steep gorges has led to high levels of endemism and biodiversity. The park is in the central Caucasus Mountains, one of 22 national parks in the Caucasus of different nationalities, covering 1.8% of the region. The park is situated in Elbrussky District and Zolsky District, in the southwestern corner of the Kabardino-Balkar Republic of Russia.

Places to stay in Эльбрус

Ushba Cottages(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

Peak Mazeri Guest House(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

Grand Hotel Ushba(Opens in a new window)

9.5Superb

Hotel Ushba Hill(Opens in a new window)

9.9Exceptional

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