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

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There are 4 ways to get from Baku to Nalchik 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 Nalchik Bus stationbus bus
    17h 10m

  2. Train, bus via Beslan

    cheapest
    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 bus from Beslan to Nalchik Bus stationbus bus
    20h 28m
    ₽3,297–7,143

  3. Fly to Tbilisi International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)plane plane GYD - TBS
    2. Take the bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Vladikavkaz 1 Bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Vladikavkaz 1 Bus station to Nalchik Bus stationbus bus
    11h 51m

  4. Fly to Mineralnye Vody Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Mineralnye Vody Airport (MRV)plane plane GYD - MRV
    2. Take the bus from Mineral'nye Vody to Nalchik Bus stationbus bus
    11h 7m
    ₽11,447–37,399

Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration1h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket₽7,425Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 874.3 km
  • Duration: 17h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Baku to Nalchik. However, you can take the train to Tbilisi, walk to Station Square 1, take the subway to Isani, walk to near to Baratashvili Street and Wine Ascent intersection, take the line 346 bus to Ortachala Central Bus Station, walk to Ortachala Bus Station, take the bus to Vladikavkaz 1 Bus station, then take the bus to Nalchik Bus station. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Baku Heydar Aliyev Airport T1, walk to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) airport, fly to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS), walk to Tbilisi Airport, take the line 337 bus to Metro Station Samgori, take the line 346 bus to Ortachala Central Bus Station, walk to Ortachala Bus Station, take the bus to Vladikavkaz 1 Bus station, then take the bus to Nalchik Bus station.

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