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

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There are 4 ways to get from Makhachkala to Nalchik by train, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Train, taxi

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    1. Take the train from Mahachkala to Prohladnaiatrain train 135С
    2. Take the taxi from Prohladnaia to Nalchiktaxi taxi
    9h 10m
    ₽2,236–4,296

  2. Drive  359.5 km

    1. Drive from Makhachkala to Nalchikcar car 359.5 km
    5h 7m
    ₽2,470–3,568

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Makhachkala to Nalchiktaxi taxi 359.5 km
    5h 7m
    ₽6,500–8,000

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Mahachkala to Gudermestrain train 135С
    2. Take the bus from Groznyy Zapadny bus station to Nalchik Bus stationbus bus
    9h 53m
    ₽2,639–6,362

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  • Distance: 355.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Makhachkala to Nalchik. However, you can take the train to Prohladnaia then take the taxi to Nalchik. Alternatively, you can drive from Makhachkala to Nalchik in around 5h 7m.

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