There are 3 ways to get from Makhachkala to Cherkessk by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Mahachkala to Nevinnomysskaiatrain 135С
- Take the train from Nevinnomysskaja to Cherkessktrain
14h 49m₽1,779–3,957Bus
- Take the bus from Makhachkala to Nevinnomysskbus
- Take the bus from Nevinnomyssk to Cherkesskbus
17h 14mDrive 512.6 km
- Drive from Makhachkala to Cherkesskcar 512.6 km
7h 52m₽3,522–5,087
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Makhachkala to Cherkessk is to train which costs RUB 1700 - RUB 4000 and takes 14h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Makhachkala to Cherkessk is to drive which takes 7h 52m and costs RUB 3500 - RUB 5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Makhachkala to Cherkessk. However, there are services departing from Makhachkala and arriving at Cherkessk via Nevinnomyssk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Makhachkala to Cherkessk. However, there are services departing from Mahachkala and arriving at Cherkessk via Nevinnomysskaja. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 49m.
The distance between Makhachkala and Cherkessk is 556 km. The road distance is 512.6 km.
The best way to get from Makhachkala to Cherkessk without a car is to train which takes 14h 49m and costs RUB 1700 - RUB 4000.
It takes approximately 14h 49m to get from Makhachkala to Cherkessk, including transfers.
Makhachkala to Cherkessk bus services, operated by Avtovokzaly.ru, depart from Makhachkala station.
Makhachkala to Cherkessk train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Mahachkala station.
The best way to get from Makhachkala to Cherkessk is to train which takes 14h 49m and costs RUB 1700 - RUB 4000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 17h 14m.
What companies run services between Makhachkala, Russia and Cherkessk, Russia?
You can take a train from Mahachkala to Cherkessk via Nevinnomysskaja in around 14h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Makhachkala to Cherkessk via Makhachkala and Nevinnomyssk in around 17h 14m.
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- Russian Railways
Train from Mahachkala to Nevinnomysskaia
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽1,600–3,900
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽9,000–13,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,600–2,200
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,700–3,900
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- [email protected]
- Website
- skppk.ru
Train from Nevinnomysskaja to Cherkessk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽90–150
- Book at
- Russian Railways
- Phone
- 8-800-775-45-73
- Website
- avtovokzaly.ru
Bus from Makhachkala to Nevinnomyssk
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽2,000–2,800
- Schedules at
- avtovokzaly.ru
- Website
- Arhyz Resort
Bus from Nevinnomyssk to Cherkessk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Arhyz Resort
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Booking & Getting There
Makhachkala to Cherkessk bus services, operated by Avtovokzaly.ru, arrive at Nevinnomyssk station.
Makhachkala to Cherkessk train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Nevinnomysskaia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Makhachkala to Cherkessk is 513 km. It takes approximately 7h 52m to drive from Makhachkala to Cherkessk.