What is the cheapest way to get from Riga to Makhachkala?

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Makhachkala is to train and bus which costs RUB 11000 - RUB 21000 and takes 2 days 12h.

What is the fastest way to get from Riga to Makhachkala?

The fastest way to get from Riga to Makhachkala is to fly which takes 16h 38m and costs RUB 24000 - RUB 70000.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Makhachkala?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga station to Makhachkala. However, there are services departing from Riga Central Bus Station and arriving at Makhachkala via Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis, Minsk Central Bus Station and Rostov-on-Don bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 8h.

How far is it from Riga to Makhachkala?

The distance between Riga and Makhachkala is 2942 km. The road distance is 2647.9 km.

How do I travel from Riga to Makhachkala without a car?

The best way to get from Riga to Makhachkala without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 8h and costs RUB 12000 - RUB 45000.

How long does it take to get from Riga to Makhachkala?

It takes approximately 18h 17m to get from Riga to Makhachkala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Makhachkala bus from?

Riga to Makhachkala bus services, operated by Lux Express, depart from Riga Central Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Riga to Makhachkala?

The best way to get from Riga to Makhachkala is to bus which takes 2 days 8h and costs RUB 12000 - RUB 45000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs RUB 24000 - RUB 70000 and takes 16h 38m.

Where does the Riga to Makhachkala bus arrive?

Riga to Makhachkala bus services, operated by Lux Express, arrive at Vilnius Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Riga to Makhachkala?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Makhachkala is 2648 km. It takes approximately 37h 34m to drive from Riga to Makhachkala.

Riga to Makhachkala - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car, and subway

There are 10 ways to get from Riga to Makhachkala by bus, plane, train, car, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Khrabrovo Airport, fly to Uytash Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Kaliningrad Bus stationbus
2. Fly from Khrabrovo Airport (KGD) to Uytash Airport (MCX)plane KGD - MCX
18h 17m
₽13,042–63,670
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Daugavpilstrain 702 / ...
2. Take the bus from Daugavpils Bus station to Polatskbus
3. Take the train from Polock to Moskva Belorusskaiatrain
4. Take the train from Moskva Paveleckaia to Mahachkalatrain
2d 12h
₽11,716–20,564
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Vilnius Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis to Minsk Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Minsk Central Bus Station to Rostov-on-Don bus stationbus
4. Take the bus from Rostov-on-Don bus station to Makhachkalabus
2d 8h
₽12,439–44,627
Drive 2,647.9 km
1. Drive from Riga to Makhachkalacar 2,647.9 km
37h 34m
₽40,670–58,746
Train, bus to Minsk National Airport, fly to Uytash Airport
1. Take the train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Vilniustrain
2. Take the bus from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis to Minsk Central Bus Stationbus
3. Fly from Minsk National Airport (MSQ) to Uytash Airport (MCX)plane MSQ - MCX
17h 52m
₽13,119–55,553
Fly Riga International Airport to Uytash Airport
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Uytash Airport (MCX)plane RIX - MCX
16h 38m
₽24,686–65,836
Fly Riga International Airport to Grozny Airport, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Grozny Airport (GRV)plane RIX - GRV
2. Take the train from Chervlennaia to Mahachkalatrain
24h 5m
₽14,136–59,186
Train, train to Pulkovo Airport, fly to Uytash Airport
1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Aardlatrain
2. Take the train from Kirsi to Koidulatrain
3. Take the train from Pechory-Pskovskie to Airporttrain
4. Fly from Pulkovo Airport (LED) to Uytash Airport (MCX)plane LED - MCX
17h 13m
₽12,998–50,524
Bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Severnye Vorota Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the subway from Planernaya to Kotelnikisubway 7
3. Take the bus from Moscow Kotelniki Bus Station to Makhachkalabus
2d 9h
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Pskov Bus stationbus
2. Take the train from Pskov Pass to Bologoe-Moskovskoetrain
3. Take the train from Bologoe-Moskovskoe to Mahachkalatrain
2d 13h

Khrabrovo Airport (KGD) to Uytash Airport (MCX) flights

40Weekly Planes

8h 35mAverage Duration

₽11,269Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,942.4 km
Duration: 18h 17m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Makhachkala, Russia?

You can take a bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Makhachkala via Vilnius Central Bus Station, Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis, Minsk Central Bus Station, Rostov-on-Don bus station, and Makhachkala in around 2d 8h. Alternatively, Uzbekistan and Red Wings fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Uytash Airport (MCX) twice a week.

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