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There are 6 ways to get from Almaty to Makhachkala by plane, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Uytash Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Uytash Airport (MCX)plane plane ALA - MCX
    10h 36m
    ₽10,491–43,964

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Almaty 1 to Atyrautrain train
    2. Take the train from Atyrau to Astrakhantrain train
    3. Take the train from Astrahan 1 to Mahachkalatrain train
    3d 5h
    ₽10,088–17,964

  3. Train via Beyneu

    1. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Beineutrain train
    2. Take the train from Beineu to Ganjuschkinotrain train
    3. Take the train from Ganjuschkino to Astrakhantrain train
    4. Take the train from Astrahan 1 to Mahachkalatrain train
    3d 2h
    ₽10,533–19,519

  4. Drive  3,535.5 km

    1. Drive from Almaty to Makhachkalacar car 3,535.5 km
    2d 4h
    ₽24,265–35,049

  5. Fly to Grozny Airport, train

    1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Grozny Airport (GRV)plane plane ALA - GRV
    2. Take the train from Chervlennaia to Mahachkalatrain train
    16h 58m
    ₽16,712–33,985

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Urbahtrain train 007Р
    2. Take the train from Urbah to Mahachkalatrain train 133М / ...
    3d 10h
    ₽19,728–36,768

Almaty to Makhachkala by train

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration3d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket₽10,533Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,411.4 km
  • Duration: 10h 36m

What companies run services between Almaty, Kazakhstan and Makhachkala, Russia?

S7 Airlines, Uzbekistan, and three other airlines fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Uytash Airport (MCX) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Almaty 2 to Mahachkala via Beineu, Ganjuschkino, Astrakhan, and Astrahan 1 in around 3d 2h.

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