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How to get fromNalchik to Makhachkalaby taxi, train, car, bus, or plane

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

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  1. Taxi, train

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    1. Take the taxi from Nalchik to Prohladnaiataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Prohladnaia to Mahachkalatrain train 135А
    7h 26m
    ₽2,227–4,314

  2. Drive 359.1 km

    1. Drive from Nalchik to Makhachkalacar car 359.1 km
    5h 8m
    ₽2,444–3,530

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nalchik to Makhachkalataxi taxi 359.1 km
    5h 8m
    ₽6,500–8,000

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Nalchik Bus station to Mineral'nye Vodybus bus
    2. Fly from Mineralnye Vody Airport (MRV) to Uytash Airport (MCX)plane plane MRV - MCX
    10h 14m
    ₽6,510–31,034

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nalchik Bus station to Groznyy Zapadny bus stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Groznyi to Gudermestrain train
    3. Take the train from Gudermes to Mahachkalatrain train
    10h 10m
    ₽2,466–6,082

Mineralnye Vody Airport (MRV) to Uytash Airport (MCX) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration8h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket₽5,475Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 356.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Nalchik to Makhachkala. However, you can take the taxi to Prohladnaia then take the train to Mahachkala. Alternatively, you can drive from Nalchik to Makhachkala in around 5h 8m.

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