What is the cheapest way to get from Astana to Makhachkala?

The cheapest way to get from Astana to Makhachkala is to train which costs RUB 5500 - RUB 12000 and takes 2 days 9h.

What is the fastest way to get from Astana to Makhachkala?

The fastest way to get from Astana to Makhachkala is to fly which takes 12h 49m and costs RUB 13000 - RUB 60000.

Is there a direct train between Astana and Makhachkala?

No, there is no direct train from Astana to Makhachkala. However, there are services departing from Astana 1 and arriving at Mahachkala via Makat, Aksaraiskaia and Astrahan 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 9h.

How far is it from Astana to Makhachkala?

The distance between Astana and Makhachkala is 2058 km. The road distance is 2737.4 km.

How do I travel from Astana to Makhachkala without a car?

The best way to get from Astana to Makhachkala without a car is to train which takes 2 days 9h and costs RUB 5500 - RUB 12000.

How long does it take to get from Astana to Makhachkala?

It takes approximately 12h 49m to get from Astana to Makhachkala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Astana to Makhachkala train from?

Astana to Makhachkala train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), depart from Astana 1 station.

Train or fly from Astana to Makhachkala?

The best way to get from Astana to Makhachkala is to fly which takes 12h 49m and costs RUB 13000 - RUB 60000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs RUB 5500 - RUB 12000 and takes 2 days 9h.

What is the time difference between Astana and Makhachkala?

Makhachkala is 2h behind Astana. It is currently 4:39 PM in Astana and 2:39 PM in Makhachkala.

Where does the Astana to Makhachkala train arrive?

Astana to Makhachkala train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Makat station.

Can I drive from Astana to Makhachkala?

Yes, the driving distance between Astana to Makhachkala is 2737 km. It takes approximately 39h 59m to drive from Astana to Makhachkala.

Astana to Makhachkala - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, and car

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

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Fly to Uytash Airport
best
1. Fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Uytash Airport (MCX)plane NQZ - MCX
12h 49m
₽13,620–55,790
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Astana 1 to Makattrain
2. Take the train from Makat to Aksarayskaya-1train
3. Take the train from Aksaraiskaia to Astrahan 1train
4. Take the train from Astrahan 1 to Mahachkalatrain
2d 9h
₽5,643–11,400
Drive 2,737.4 km
1. Drive from Astana to Makhachkalacar 2,737.4 km
39h 59m
₽18,714–27,031
Fly to Grozny Airport, train
1. Fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Grozny Airport (GRV)plane NQZ - GRV
2. Take the train from Chervlennaia to Mahachkalatrain
19h 26m
₽18,070–40,140
Train via Atyrau
1. Take the train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Atyrautrain
2. Take the train from Atyrau to Astrakhantrain
3. Take the train from Astrahan 1 to Mahachkalatrain
2d 14h
₽9,220–17,940
Train via Chelyabinsk
1. Take the train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Chelyabinsk-Glavnytrain 083Ц
2. Take the train from Chelyabinsk-Glavny to Mahachkalatrain 373E
2d 23h
₽13,020–26,040

Astana to Makhachkala by train

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Distance: 2,058.4 km
Duration: 12h 49m

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

Aeroflot Russian Airlines flies from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Uytash Airport (MCX) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Astana 1 to Mahachkala via Makat, Aksarayskaya-1, Aksaraiskaia, and Astrahan 1 in around 2d 9h.

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