There are 6 ways to get from Pyatigorsk to Makhachkala by train, bus, rideshare, plane, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Mineralnye Vody to Mahachkalatrain 135А
10h 11m₽1,476–5,641Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Pyatigorsk to Makhachkala419.9 km
7h 19m₽806Bus
- Take the bus from Pyatigorsk to Levokumskoebus
- Take the bus from Levokumskoe to Makhachkalabus
13h 13m₽2,400–3,170Fly
- Fly from Mineralnye Vody Airport (MRV) to Uytash Airport (MCX)plane MRV - MCX
8h 31m₽6,070–32,083Drive 421 km
- Drive from Pyatigorsk to Makhachkalacar 421 km
6h 28m₽2,937–4,242Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pyatigorsk to Makhachkalataxi 421 km
6h 28m₽11,000–14,000
Mineralnye Vody Airport (MRV) to Uytash Airport (MCX) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pyatigorsk to Makhachkala is to rideshare which costs RUB 806 and takes 7h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Pyatigorsk to Makhachkala is to drive which takes 6h 28m and costs RUB 2900 - RUB 4300.
No, there is no direct bus from Pyatigorsk to Makhachkala. However, there are services departing from Pyatigorsk and arriving at Makhachkala via Levokumskoe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Pyatigorsk to Makhachkala. However, there are services departing from Piatigorsk and arriving at Mahachkala via Mineralnye Vody. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.
The distance between Pyatigorsk and Makhachkala is 423 km. The road distance is 421 km.
The best way to get from Pyatigorsk to Makhachkala without a car is to train which takes 10h 11m and costs RUB 1400 - RUB 6000.
It takes approximately 10h 11m to get from Pyatigorsk to Makhachkala, including transfers.
Pyatigorsk to Makhachkala bus services, operated by Kavminvody Avto, depart from Pyatigorsk station.
Pyatigorsk to Makhachkala train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Mineralnye Vody station.
The best way to get from Pyatigorsk to Makhachkala is to train which takes 10h 11m and costs RUB 1400 - RUB 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RUB 2400 - RUB 3200 and takes 13h 13m, you could also fly, which costs RUB 6000 - RUB 33000 and takes 8h 31m.
What companies run services between Pyatigorsk, Russia and Makhachkala, Russia?
Russian Railways (РЖД) operates a train from Mineralnye Vody to Mahachkala 4 times a week. Tickets cost ₽1,400–3,500 and the journey takes 8h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pyatigorsk to Makhachkala via Levokumskoe and Makhachkala in around 13h 13m.
- Website
- azimuth.aero
Flights from Mineralnye Vody Airport to Uytash Airport via Sochi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 33m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₽5,000–32,000
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- Russian Railways
Train from Mineralnye Vody to Mahachkala
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 38m
- 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
- Website
- Kavminvody Avto
Bus from Pyatigorsk to Levokumskoe
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽650
- Website
- Kavminvody Avto
- Book at
- Regionbilet
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Pyatigorsk to Makhachkala
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽806
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Pyatigorsk to Makhachkala bus services, operated by Kavminvody Avto, arrive at Levokumskoe station.
Pyatigorsk to Makhachkala train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Mahachkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pyatigorsk to Makhachkala is 421 km. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Pyatigorsk to Makhachkala.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Pyatigorsk and Makhachkala. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.