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How to get fromMakhachkala to Elistaby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Makhachkala to Elista by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Makhachkala to Yashkulbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Yashkul to Elistabus bus
    11h 55m
    ₽2,862–4,028

  2. Train, bus via Astrakhan

    1. Take the train from Mahachkala to Astrahan 1train train 373С / ...
    2. Take the bus from Astrakhan Bus station to Elistabus bus
    15h 27m
    ₽2,903–5,573

  3. Drive  542.3 km

    1. Drive from Makhachkala to Elistacar car 542.3 km
    7h 30m
    ₽3,582–5,174

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Makhachkala to Elistataxi taxi 542.3 km
    7h 30m
    ₽9,500–12,000

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Mahachkala to Kizliartrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kizlyar to Budenovskbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Budenovsk to Elistabus bus
    15h 49m
    ₽3,261–5,906

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  • Distance: 565.2 km
  • Duration: 11h 55m

What companies run services between Makhachkala, Russia and Elista, Russia?

You can take a vehicle from Makhachkala to Elista via Makhachkala and Yashkul in around 11h 55m.

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