There are 5 ways to get from Makhachkala to Derbent by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Mahachkala to Derbenttrain 133М / ...
2h 1m₽800–2,500Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Makhachkala to Derbent128.6 km
2h 6m₽224Bus
- Take the bus from Makhachkala to Derbent Yuzhny bus stationbus
2h 54m₽1,362–1,828Drive 128.6 km
- Drive from Makhachkala to Derbentcar 128.6 km
1h 40m₽828–1,196Taxi
- Take the taxi from Makhachkala to Derbenttaxi 128.6 km
1h 40m₽2,400–3,000
Makhachkala to Derbent by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Makhachkala to Derbent is to rideshare which costs RUB 224 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Makhachkala to Derbent is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs RUB 800 - RUB 1200.
No, there is no direct bus from Makhachkala to Derbent station. However, there are services departing from Makhachkala and arriving at Derbent Yuzhny bus station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mahachkala and arriving at Derbent. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 2h 1m.
The distance between Makhachkala and Derbent is 123 km. The road distance is 128.6 km.
The best way to get from Makhachkala to Derbent without a car is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs RUB 800 - RUB 2500.
The train from Mahachkala to Derbent takes 2h 1m including transfers and departs six times a week.
Makhachkala to Derbent bus services, operated by Avtovokzaly.ru, depart from Makhachkala station.
Makhachkala to Derbent train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Mahachkala station.
The best way to get from Makhachkala to Derbent is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs RUB 800 - RUB 2500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RUB 1300 - RUB 1900 and takes 2h 54m.
What companies run services between Makhachkala, Russia and Derbent, Russia?
Russian Railways (РЖД) operates a train from Mahachkala to Derbent 6 times a week. Tickets cost ₽800–2,500 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, Avtovokzaly.ru operates a bus from Makhachkala to Derbent Yuzhny bus station 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₽1,000–1,400 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- Russian Railways
Train from Mahachkala to Derbent
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- 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 Makhachkala to Derbent Yuzhny bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽1,000–1,400
- Schedules at
- avtovokzaly.ru
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Makhachkala to Derbent
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽224
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Estimated price
- ₽2,400–3,000
Maxim
- Phone
- +7 (8722) 666-888
- Website
- taximaxim.ru
Yandex Taxi
- Phone
- +7 (8722) 77 70 00
- Website
- taxi.yandex.ru
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Booking & Getting There
Makhachkala to Derbent bus services, operated by Avtovokzaly.ru, arrive at Derbent Yuzhny bus station.
Makhachkala to Derbent train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Derbent station.
Yes, the driving distance between Makhachkala to Derbent is 129 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Makhachkala to Derbent.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Makhachkala and Derbent. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.