There are 5 ways to get from Makhachkala to Pyatigorsk by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Mahachkala to Mineralnye Vodytrain 135С
12h 3m₽1,527–5,635Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Makhachkala to Pyatigorsk420.3 km
7h 19m₽795Bus
- Take the bus from Makhachkala to Levokumskoebus
- Take the bus from Levokumskoe to Pyatigorskbus
13h 14m₽2,412–3,178Drive 421.4 km
- Drive from Makhachkala to Pyatigorskcar 421.4 km
6h 29m₽2,895–4,182Taxi
- Take the taxi from Makhachkala to Pyatigorsktaxi 421.4 km
6h 29m₽11,000–14,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Makhachkala to Pyatigorsk is to rideshare which costs RUB 795 and takes 7h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Makhachkala to Pyatigorsk is to drive which takes 6h 29m and costs RUB 2900 - RUB 4200.
No, there is no direct bus from Makhachkala to Pyatigorsk. However, there are services departing from Makhachkala and arriving at Pyatigorsk via Levokumskoe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Makhachkala to Pyatigorsk. However, there are services departing from Mahachkala and arriving at Piatigorsk via Mineralnye Vody. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 3m.
The distance between Makhachkala and Pyatigorsk is 423 km. The road distance is 421.4 km.
The best way to get from Makhachkala to Pyatigorsk without a car is to train which takes 12h 3m and costs RUB 1500 - RUB 6000.
It takes approximately 12h 3m to get from Makhachkala to Pyatigorsk, including transfers.
Makhachkala to Pyatigorsk bus services, operated by Avtovokzaly.ru, depart from Makhachkala station.
Makhachkala to Pyatigorsk train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Mahachkala station.
The best way to get from Makhachkala to Pyatigorsk is to train which takes 12h 3m and costs RUB 1500 - RUB 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RUB 2400 - RUB 3200 and takes 13h 14m.
What companies run services between Makhachkala, Russia and Pyatigorsk, Russia?
Russian Railways (РЖД) operates a train from Mahachkala to Mineralnye Vody 4 times a week. Tickets cost ₽1,400–3,500 and the journey takes 10h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Makhachkala to Pyatigorsk via Makhachkala and Levokumskoe in around 13h 14m.
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- Russian Railways
Train from Mahachkala to Mineralnye Vody
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽1,400–3,500
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽8,000–12,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,400–1,900
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,500–3,500
- Phone
- 8-800-775-45-73
- Website
- avtovokzaly.ru
Bus from Makhachkala to Levokumskoe
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽1,400–2,100
- Schedules at
- avtovokzaly.ru
- Website
- Kavminvody Avto
Bus from Levokumskoe to Pyatigorsk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽650
- Website
- Kavminvody Avto
- Book at
- Regionbilet
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Makhachkala to Pyatigorsk
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽795
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- Estimated price
- ₽11,000–14,000
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 Pyatigorsk bus services, operated by Avtovokzaly.ru, arrive at Levokumskoe station.
Makhachkala to Pyatigorsk train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Mineralnye Vody station.
Yes, the driving distance between Makhachkala to Pyatigorsk is 421 km. It takes approximately 6h 29m to drive from Makhachkala to Pyatigorsk.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Makhachkala and Pyatigorsk. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.