There are 4 ways to get from Derbent to Makhachkala by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Derbent to Mahachkalatrain 373С / ...
1h 59m₽800–2,500Bus
- Take the bus from Derbent Yuzhny bus station to Makhachkalabus
2h 52m₽1,359–1,798Drive 127.3 km
- Drive from Derbent to Makhachkalacar 127.3 km
1h 39m₽872–1,259Taxi
- Take the taxi from Derbent to Makhachkalataxi 127.3 km
1h 39m₽2,400–2,900
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Derbent to Makhachkala is to drive which costs RUB 850 - RUB 1300 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Derbent to Makhachkala is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs RUB 850 - RUB 1300.
No, there is no direct bus from Derbent station to Makhachkala. However, there are services departing from Derbent Yuzhny bus station and arriving at Makhachkala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Derbent and arriving at Mahachkala. Services depart once daily, and operate Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 59m.
The distance between Derbent and Makhachkala is 123 km. The road distance is 127.3 km.
The best way to get from Derbent to Makhachkala without a car is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs RUB 800 - RUB 2500.
The train from Derbent to Mahachkala takes 1h 59m including transfers and departs once daily.
Derbent to Makhachkala bus services, operated by Avtovokzaly.ru, depart from Derbent Yuzhny bus station.
Derbent to Makhachkala train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Derbent station.
The best way to get from Derbent to Makhachkala is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs RUB 800 - RUB 2500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RUB 1300 - RUB 1800 and takes 2h 52m.
What companies run services between Derbent, Russia and Makhachkala, Russia?
Russian Railways (РЖД) operates a train from Derbent to Mahachkala once daily. Tickets cost ₽800–2,500 and the journey takes 1h 59m. Alternatively, Avtovokzaly.ru operates a bus from Derbent Yuzhny bus station to Makhachkala 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₽1,000–1,400 and the journey takes 2h 44m.
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- Russian Railways
Train from Derbent to Mahachkala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽800–2,500
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽6,000–8,500
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽800–1,100
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽1,800–2,500
- Phone
- 8-800-775-45-73
- Website
- avtovokzaly.ru
Bus from Derbent Yuzhny bus station to Makhachkala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽1,000–1,400
- Schedules at
- avtovokzaly.ru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Estimated price
- ₽2,400–2,900
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Booking & Getting There
Derbent to Makhachkala bus services, operated by Avtovokzaly.ru, arrive at Makhachkala station.
Derbent to Makhachkala train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Mahachkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Derbent to Makhachkala is 127 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Derbent to Makhachkala.