There are 3 ways to get from Makhachkala to Sochi by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Mahachkala to Prohladnaiatrain 135С
- Take the train from Prohladnaia to Sochitrain 629С
22h 29m₽3,136–7,296Bus
- Take the bus from Makhachkala to Krasnodar-1 Bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Krasnodar-1 Bus station to Sochi Bus stationbus
26h 42m₽4,062–6,228Drive 963 km
- Drive from Makhachkala to Sochicar 963 km
14h 22m₽6,336–9,152
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Makhachkala to Sochi is to train which costs RUB 3100 - RUB 7500 and takes 22h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Makhachkala to Sochi is to drive which takes 14h 22m and costs RUB 6000 - RUB 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Makhachkala to Sochi station. However, there are services departing from Makhachkala and arriving at Sochi Bus station via Krasnodar-1 Bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Makhachkala to Sochi. However, there are services departing from Mahachkala and arriving at Sochi via Prohladnaia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 29m.
The distance between Makhachkala and Sochi is 899 km. The road distance is 963 km.
The best way to get from Makhachkala to Sochi without a car is to train which takes 22h 29m and costs RUB 3100 - RUB 7500.
It takes approximately 22h 29m to get from Makhachkala to Sochi, including transfers.
Makhachkala to Sochi bus services, operated by Avtovokzaly.ru, depart from Makhachkala station.
Makhachkala to Sochi train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Mahachkala station.
The best way to get from Makhachkala to Sochi is to train which takes 22h 29m and costs RUB 3100 - RUB 7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RUB 4000 - RUB 6500 and takes 26h 42m.
What companies run services between Makhachkala, Russia and Sochi, Russia?
You can take a train from Mahachkala to Sochi via Prohladnaia in around 22h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Makhachkala to Sochi Bus station via Makhachkala and Krasnodar-1 Bus station in around 26h 42m.
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- Russian Railways
Train from Mahachkala to Prohladnaia
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽1,200–3,100
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽7,500–11,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,200–1,600
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,200–3,100
Train from Prohladnaia to Sochi
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽1,900–4,200
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽9,500–14,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,900–2,500
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽3,000–4,200
- Phone
- 8-800-775-45-73
- Website
- avtovokzaly.ru
Bus from Makhachkala to Krasnodar-1 Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽2,600–3,600
- Schedules at
- avtovokzaly.ru
- Phone
- +7 (8652) 23 47 41
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stavropol Bus Terminal
Bus from Krasnodar-1 Bus station to Sochi Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,100–2,200
- Schedules at
- Stavropol Bus Terminal
- Book at
- Regionbilet
- Website
- Stavropol Bus Terminal
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Booking & Getting There
Makhachkala to Sochi bus services, operated by Avtovokzaly.ru, arrive at Krasnodar-1 Bus station.
Makhachkala to Sochi train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Prohladnaia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Makhachkala to Sochi is 963 km. It takes approximately 14h 22m to drive from Makhachkala to Sochi.