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How to get fromBaku to Elistaby train, bus, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Baku to Elista by train, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Baku to Tbilisitrain train 38
    2. Take the bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Vladikavkaz 1 Bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Vladikavkaz 1 Bus station to Elistabus bus
    26h 5m

  2. Fly

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Elista Airport (ESL)plane plane GYD - ESL
    15h 40m
    ₽13,169–55,263

  3. Train, bus via Georgiyevsk

    1. Take the train from Baku to Tbilisitrain train 38
    2. Take the bus from Tbilisi Didube to Vladikavkaz Rail stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Vladikavkaz to Georgievsktrain train
    4. Take the bus from Georgievsk to Elistabus bus
    27h 10m

Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Elista Airport (ESL) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration19hAverage Duration
Ticket₽13,281Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,308.7 km
  • Duration: 26h 5m

What companies run services between Baku, Azerbaijan and Elista, Russia?

Aeroflot Russian Airlines flies from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Elista Airport (ESL) twice daily.

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