There are 3 ways to get from Makhachkala to Chelyabinsk by plane, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Makhachkala to Chelyabinsk by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Makhachkala to Chelyabinsk is to train which costs RUB 5500 - RUB 11000 and takes 2 days 3h.
The fastest way to get from Makhachkala to Chelyabinsk is to fly which takes 3h 47m and costs RUB 8500 - RUB 39000.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mahachkala and arriving at Chelyabinsk-Glavny. Services depart four times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2 days 3h.
The distance between Makhachkala and Chelyabinsk is 1748 km. The road distance is 2218.8 km.
The best way to get from Makhachkala to Chelyabinsk without a car is to train which takes 2 days 3h and costs RUB 5500 - RUB 11000.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Makhachkala to Chelyabinsk, including transfers.
Makhachkala to Chelyabinsk train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Mahachkala station.
The best way to get from Makhachkala to Chelyabinsk is to fly which takes 3h 47m and costs RUB 8500 - RUB 39000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs RUB 5500 - RUB 11000 and takes 2 days 3h.
Chelyabinsk is 2h ahead of Makhachkala. It is currently 12:06 PM in Makhachkala and 2:06 PM in Chelyabinsk.
Makhachkala to Chelyabinsk train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Chelyabinsk-Glavny station.
What companies run services between Makhachkala, Russia and Chelyabinsk, Russia?
Nordwind Airlines and Aeroflot Russian Airlines fly from Uytash Airport (MCX) to Chelyabinsk Airport (CEK) once daily. Alternatively, Russian Railways (РЖД) operates a train from Mahachkala to Chelyabinsk-Glavny 4 times a week. Tickets cost ₽5,500–11,000 and the journey takes 2d 3h.
- Website
- nordwindairlines.ru
Flights from Uytash Airport to Chelyabinsk Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₽8,000–38,000
- Website
- aeroflot.ru
Flights from Uytash Airport to Chelyabinsk Airport via Moscow Sheremetyevo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₽13,000–55,000
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- eng.rzd.ru
Train from Mahachkala to Chelyabinsk-Glavny
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽5,500–11,000
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽22,000–32,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽5,500–7,500
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽7,500–11,000
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Why you should take the train in the US, Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland, and Bali: What to do if Mount Agung erupts - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Makhachkala to Chelyabinsk is 2219 km. It takes approximately 31h 52m to drive from Makhachkala to Chelyabinsk.



